Courses Handbook 2010

312615 v.1 Finance Major for Mathematical Sciences (BSc Science)


Introduction

This double major is designed to provide graduates with a broad range of analytical and mathematical skills, with particular relevance to statistical modelling and operations research, in the financial context. An overview of corporate finance, financial institutions, financial markets and various branches of the financial services industry, enhances the employment prospects of graduates in the technological, industrial and commercial sectors.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics. TEE Calculus is desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

Duration and Availability

3 years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Further Information

For more information contact the Future Students Centre on (08) 9266 1000, email futurestudents@curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
11011 v.4   Business Law 100 3.0 25.0
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2807 v.5   Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0
300956 v.3   Finance (Analysis) 206 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11038 v.4   Finance (Corporate) 307 3.0 25.0
9753 v.6   Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10820 v.3   Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 3.0 25.0
9754 v.5   Finance (International) 302 3.0 25.0
  50.0
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