Dr. Jo Kennedy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jo Kennedy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Warwick, where she has been since 1998. Prior to her current position, she held roles at the University of Oxford and the University of Bristol. Dr. Kennedy's recent research activities have concentrated on interest rate derivatives, with a particular focus on the modeling needs of market practitioners. She is a co-author of the book 'Financial Derivatives: Theory and Practice', published by John Wiley & Sons. Dr. Kennedy earned her PhD in probability theory from the University of Cambridge, after completing her undergraduate and Master’s degrees at the University of Sydney. Her work has contributed to various publications in the field of mathematical finance.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
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  • Degree certificate
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  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.