Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

132610 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041790C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years


Introduction

Designed to give graduates a broad range of analytical and mathematical skills with particular relevance to financial modelling in commerce, enhancing employment prospects in the technological, industrial and commercial sectors.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics or Calculus. If Calculus is not studied, a bridging unit may be required.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School or Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.

Professional Recognition

Graduates 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
310532 v.1   Statistical Data Analysis 102 3.0 12.5
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
  OR
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10830 v.5   Business Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
307591 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 103 3.0 12.5
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 5.0 25.0
  OR
7492 v.5   Mathematics 104 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
8393 v.9   Experimental Design and Analysis 202 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
2807 v.5   Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0
300956 v.3   Finance (Analysis) 206 3.0 25.0
302316 v.1   Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0
8140 v.6   Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12960 v.3   Finance (Instruments and Markets) 211 3.0 25.0
302292 v.1   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
  OR
309009 v.3   Practical Mathematical Financial Modelling 302 3.0 25.0
3975 v.5   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0
8931 v.5   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
11038 v.4   Finance (Corporate) 307 3.0 25.0
302374 v.3   Stochastic Financial Modelling 403 3.0 25.0
4515 v.5   Scientific Computing 201 4.0 25.0
9753 v.6   Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10820 v.3   Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 3.0 25.0
302387 v.2   Time Series Modelling 404 3.0 25.0
9754 v.5   Finance (International) 302 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
302300 v.2   Applied Mathematical Modelling 302 4.0 25.0
302397 v.4   Theory of Interest 202 3.0 25.0
306543 v.3   Risk Analysis and Credibility Theory 202 4.0 25.0
308693 v.1   Mathematics Project 392 3.0 25.0
310503 v.1   Numerical Optimisation 302 4.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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