Courses Handbook 2008

311150 v.1 Mathematical Sciences and Finance Major (Bachelor of 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.

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
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
306542 v.2   Principles of Actuarial Science 101 5.0 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
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
8140 v.6   Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2807 v.5   Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0
300956 v.3   Finance (Analysis) 206 3.0 25.0
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
11038 v.4   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
9753 v.6   Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10820 v.3   Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 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
  OR
302397 v.4   Theory of Interest 202 3.0 25.0
3975 v.5   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0
9754 v.5   Finance (International) 302 3.0 25.0
  100.0
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