
Dr Monita Baruah
Programme Director - MSc Financial Data Science
School of Mathematics
Staff profile for Dr Monita Baruah, School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham.


Join our monthly online drop-in session to learn more about the MSc Financial Data Science at the University of Birmingham Dubai. This interdisciplinary master’s programme combines finance, mathematics, statistics and data science to equip you with practical, industry-relevant skills for today’s data-driven financial landscape.
During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with the programme director, ask questions about modules, careers, entry requirements and the application process, and explore how this one-year full-time degree can support your career ambitions in areas such as quantitative analysis, risk management, financial engineering and data analytics.
Our programme is carefully designed to reflect real-world practice and covers key areas including machine learning, financial modelling, risk analysis and time-series forecasting, with a strong emphasis on practical application. Studying in Dubai, you’ll gain a globally recognised degree while developing the analytical and technical expertise sought by employers across banking, fintech, consulting and investment industries.