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133010 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Finance)


BSc(Curtin)

Introduction

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

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicable Mathematics. Calculus is desirable. If Calculus is not studied, then a bridging unit may be required.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

In certain cases, the need to complete special units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society and Associate membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
1234 v.3   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
302287 v.3   Computational Skills 101 2.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 3.0 25.0
7149 v.7   Principles of Statistics 101 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
10987 v.4   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
11001 v.2   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
7150 v.7   Statistical Methods 102 4.0 25.0
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
2806 v.4   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
8140 v.5   Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
8393 v.8   Statistical Methods 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
2807 v.4   Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0
300956 v.2   Finance (Analysis) 206 4.0 25.0
302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
9753 v.5   Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0
11038 v.3   Finance (Corporate) 307 3.0 25.0
302283 v.3   Mathematical Modelling 101 4.0 25.0
302316 v.1   Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
10820 v.2   Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 3.0 25.0
302292 v.1   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
3975 v.4   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0
9754 v.4   Finance (International) 302 3.0 25.0
  100.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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