Higher study programs : Sri Lanka

This program is specially designed to target practicing graduates in the private sector as well as government as managerial level who wish to build and advance their careers in this most fast-changing and challenging field of study. This new course is scheduled to commence in January 2009. This is a two-year part-time degree program. Lectures conducted on Saturdays and Sundays.
A candidate is eligible for the award of the postgraduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics with the successful completion of the Two year program. The Master of Science degree requires the completion of a research project during the second year.

The following eligibility criteria are used for admission.
Eligibility Requirements.
1. The degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa , or

2. The degree of the Bachelor of Science of a recognized university with Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science as one of the main subjects, or


3. Any other special degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Management, the recognition of the degree to be judged by the faculty and approved by the Senate of University of Moratuwa. Or

4. At least membership of a recognized professional institution in a relevant field and a minimum of one year experience after obtaining a such membership, the acceptability of the professional qualification of the candidate, the recognition of the institute and the relevancy of the field for this purpose shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate of University of Moratuwa.

Course Contents and Highlights
Semester 1

Code
Core Module
MA 5100
Introduction to Statistics
MA 5101
Financial Mathematics Techniques
MA 5102
Operational Research Techniques 1
MA 5103
Information Technology for Finance & Investment Analysis
MA 5104
Mathematical Methods
MA 5105
Statistical Quality control
MA 5106
Surveys of sampling Techniques


Semester 2

Code
Core Module
MA 5107
Actuarial Statistics
MA 5108
Information Management Systems
MA 5109
Financial Time Series Analysis & Forecasting
MA 5110
Operational Research Techniques II
MA 5111
Design, Planning and Analysis of Experiments
MA 5112
Multivariate Analysis & Econometrics
MA 5113
Introduction to Marketing

Course Fee
Application processing fee Rs. 500.00
First year tuition fee Rs. 100,000.00
Second year tuition fee Rs. 50,000.00
In addition, students are expected to pay registration fees, library fees, and examination fees (Rs.4500.00, with refundable library fees Rs. 2500.00) Payments should be paid by pay-in voucher form the Bank of Ceylon A/C No: 306836 (B0C Katubedda) in favor of the University of Moratuwa or at the Shroff’s counter at the University of Moratuwa before the commencement of the program

Application procedure

Application forms and further details can be obtained from the course coordinator by sending the self addressed stamped envelope of size 22.5cmx 10.0cm or manually collect it from the Department office. The completed application should sent to

The Course Coordinator
MSc/P.G. Diploma in Financial Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa

Contact Information
Telephone:0112-651123/122650301/ext6201
Fax: +94112650622
ATTN: T.M.J.A.Cooray
E-mail cooray@math.mrt.ac.lk