Online Courses Handbook 2003

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

301995 v.3 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

302287 v.3 Computational Skills 101 2.0 12.5

7062 v.5 Mathematics 101 4.0 25.0

7149 v.6 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

7063 v.5 Mathematics 102 4.0 25.0

7150 v.7 Statistical Methods 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

11038 v.2 Finance (Corporate) 307 3.0 25.0

302283 v.2 Mathematical Modelling 101 4.0 25.0

302316 v.1 Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0

9753 v.5 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 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

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