This course integrates studies in mathematics and finance with a major in the language and culture of another country. Students undertake an integrated sequence of study in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, accounting and computing.
The course provides sound training in both the traditional theory of finance and the mathematical aspects of modern portfolio management techniques. Graduates find interesting and rewarding employment in quantitative and financial analysis in major financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and government instrumentalities.
With one year of international experience gained from studying and living overseas, graduates find it easier to adapt and work overseas or in Australia.
Career options include positions in derivative pricing and risk management, portfolio management, stock market analysis, and other fields of high responsibility and high reward in the finance industry.
Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (C10155). There is a range of entry levels to the various Language and Culture programs. Students are admitted to the International Studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.
There are no prior language requirements for the International Studies program.
The combined degree is available only on a full-time basis over five years. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Students are required to complete 240 credit points, comprising 144 credit points in Mathematics and Finance and 96 credit points in International Studies.
The Mathematics and Finance component of the course includes an integrated sequence of subjects in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, accounting and computing.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a major – a region or country – over a minimum of three years. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.
| 22107 Accounting for Business | 6cp | |
| 25115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| 35101 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems | 6cp | |
| 35151 Introduction to Statistics | 6cp | |
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| 35102 Introduction to Analysis and Multivariable Calculus | 6cp | |
| 35140 Introduction to Quantitative Management | 6cp | |
| 25556 The Financial System | 6cp | |
| 35232 Advanced Calculus | 6cp | |
| 35212 Computational Linear Algebra | 6cp | |
| 25503 Investment Analysis | 6cp | |
| Select one of the following: | 6cp | |
| 25410 Corporate Financial Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25558 Issues in Corporate Finance | 6cp | |
| 25421 International Financial Management | 6cp | |
| 35241 Optimisation in Quantitative Management | 6cp | |
| 35252 Mathematical Statistics | 6cp | |
| 25620 Derivative Securities | 6cp | |
| 35231 Differential Equations | 6cp | |
| 35363 Stochastic Models | 6cp | |
| 35353 Regression Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25606 Financial Time Series | 6cp | |
| 35361 Stochastic Processes | 6cp | |
| Select one of the following: | 6cp | |
| 35342 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management | 6cp | |
| 35322 Advanced Analysis | 6cp | |
| CBK90005 Country major choice | 96cp | |
| 22207 Accounting Transactions and Business Decisions | 6cp | |
| 25557 Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice | 6cp | |
| 25555 Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications | 6cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
The example program shown is for a full-time student who has chosen the Germany major as the International Studies major. Other countries may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK90005; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen country major.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 35101 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems | 6cp | |
| 35151 Introduction to Statistics | 6cp | |
| 22107 Accounting for Business | 6cp | |
| 25115 Economics for Business | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 35140 Introduction to Quantitative Management | 6cp | |
| 35102 Introduction to Analysis and Multivariable Calculus | 6cp | |
| 22207 Accounting Transactions and Business Decisions | 6cp | |
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 35212 Computational Linear Algebra | 6cp | |
| 35241 Optimisation in Quantitative Management | 6cp | |
| 35363 Stochastic Models | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 35353 Regression Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25555 Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications | 6cp | |
| 35231 Differential Equations | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 25556 The Financial System | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 25503 Investment Analysis | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 977420 In-country Study 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 978420 In-country Study 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 35252 Mathematical Statistics | 6cp | |
| 35232 Advanced Calculus | 6cp | |
| 25620 Derivative Securities | 6cp | |
| 25557 Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6cp | |
| 35322 Advanced Analysis | 6cp | |
| 35342 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management | 6cp | |
| 35361 Stochastic Processes | 6cp | |
| 25606 Financial Time Series | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following options: | 6cp | |
| 25410 Corporate Financial Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25421 International Financial Management | 6cp | |
| 25558 Issues in Corporate Finance | 6cp | |
An Honours degree, leading to the qualification of Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) (C09021) and requiring an additional year of full-time study, is available.
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