Mifit 2016
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The Master in Finance & Information Technology (MiFIT) program at Perm State University (PSU) in Russia provides students with training in quantitative finance, risk management, and data analysis. The 2-year, English-language program includes core courses, electives, and a pre-degree internship opportunity. Students gain experience conducting research projects for international organizations. Upon graduation, top students may be placed in jobs with Prognoz, a forecasting company with offices around the world. The program also offers participation in the annual Perm Winter School conference on financial modeling and risk management.
Mifit 2016
- 1. Master in Finance & Information Technology MiFIT
- 3. Research projects at the Information Technologies in Prediction and Control of Socioeconomic Development Processes LAB (ITE.LAB) of PSU for IMF, OECD, Monetary Authority of Singapore, etc. Job placement for the best students at Prognoz offices in 9 countries Main features of the program Studies conducted in English Evening classes, affording students the opportunity to combine study with work Pre-degree company internship for real international projects Russian culture experience
- 5. Financial markets modeling Risk management Data mining Financial engineering I: interest rates models Operation research and optimization Econometrics Information systems Data management Stohastic processes Hedge funds Financial engineering II: Derivatives Banks and banking supervision Game theory Web-programming e-Commerce Simulation and copula theory Time series analysis Empirical market microstructure Advanced calculations in Excel Curriculum CORECOURSES ELECTIVECOURSES
- 6. Qualifications We seek college graduates with at least a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, etc. We do not require previous experience in quantitative finance; applicants with strong academic qualifications who might need additional and more specialized training in these fields are most welcome to apply. Candidates must possess solid English skills, and understanding of probability theory and statistics at the Bachelor’s level. Every candidate who meets admission requirements is invited to join the program.
- 8. Perm Winter School Every winter, the event brings together leading experts from academia and industry professionals in a three- day program that covers the latest empirical research, theoretical models, and industry best practices. By participating in Winter School, Master’s students gain the opportunity to acquire the latest risk management and market risk knowledge, present their own research, and communicate with like-minded people without leaving the city of Perm. Perm Winter School is an annual conference on the modeling of financial markets and risk management, which takes place in Perm (Russia). permwinterschool.ru