C10155v4 Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance

Overview

In the years since deregulation of the Australian financial system there have been many sweeping changes and a considerable increase in the financial and economic activity of many Australian corporations. During this same period the use of sophisticated quantitative techniques in a variety of areas within the operations of major financial institutions has become the norm. As a consequence there is a demonstrated and continuing demand for graduates trained in both mathematics and finance. To meet this need the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Finance and Economics jointly offer the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance.

Students undertake an integrated sequence of study in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, accounting and computing, and thus have sound training in both the traditional theory of finance and the mathematical aspects of modern portfolio management techniques.

Career options

Career options include quantitative, financial or stock market analysis; portfolio management; derivative pricing; or risk management in financial institutions, banks, insurance companies or government. Graduates should find rewarding employment in major financial institutions such as merchant banks, insurance companies and government instrumentalities.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics (prefer Mathematics Extension 1) and English.

Course duration and attendance

The degree is offered full-time over three years or part-time over six years.

Course structure

This course comprises 144 credit points of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

Honours

Other information

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