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C10157v5 Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Award(s): Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (BMathFin)
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BA)

UAC code: 609220
CRICOS code: 026197A
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus

Note(s)

For international students, mid-year (July/August) intake may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the faculty.


Overview
Career options
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Honours
Other information

Overview

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 and accounting.

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

Career options include positions in derivative pricing and risk management, portfolio management, stock market analysis, and other areas of high responsibility and high reward in the finance industry.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

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.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program.

Course duration and attendance

The combined degree is available only on a full-time basis over five years. Students spend two semesters of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.

Course structure

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 and accounting. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. 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.

Graduation from the mathematics and finance component of the combined degree is not possible prior to completion of all components of the combined degree. Students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance prior to completion of the international studies component of the combined degree must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (C10155) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree.

Overseas study

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Course completion requirements

22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A 6cp
23115 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 (Capstone)6cp 
      25558 Issues in Corporate Finance6cp 
      25421 International Financial Management6cp 
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
25573 Time Series Econometrics 6cp
35361 Stochastic Processes 6cp
CBK90821 Options 6cp
CBK90005 Country major choice 96cp
22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B 6cp
25557 Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice 6cp
23566 Economics for Business 2 6cp
Total 240cp

Course program

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 Decisions A 6cp
23115 Economics for Business 6cp
Spring semester
35140 Introduction to Quantitative Management 6cp
35102 Introduction to Analysis and Multivariable Calculus 6cp
22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B 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
23566 Economics for Business 2 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
      35342 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management6cp 
      35335 Mathematical Methods6cp 
      35391 Seminar (Mathematics)6cp 
35361 Stochastic Processes 6cp
25573 Time Series Econometrics 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following options: 6cp
25410 Corporate Financial Analysis (Capstone)6cp 
25421 International Financial Management6cp 
25558 Issues in Corporate Finance6cp 

Honours

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.

Other information

Further information on the mathematics and finance component is available from the UTS Student Centre on:

telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS
www.ask.uts.edu.au

Further information on the international studies component is available from the Building 1 Student Centre on:

telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
www.internationalstudies.uts.edu.au