312552 v.1 Mathematical Sciences for Finance Major (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.

Course Organisation

The Mathematical Sciences for Finance Major must only be undertaken in conjunction with Finance Major for Mathematical Sciences located at http://www.handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/312615.html

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
302315	v.2	Mathematical Statistics 202	4.0	25.0
8140	v.6	Operations Research 201	4.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
8128	v.6	Linear Algebra 202	4.0	25.0
8393	v.9	Experimental Design and Analysis 202	4.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
302283	v.3	Mathematical Modelling 101	4.0	25.0
302316	v.1	Statistical Inference 301	4.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
302292	v.1	Network Optimisation 202	4.0	25.0
		OR
311623	v.2	Practical Mathematical Financial Modelling 202	3.0	25.0
		OR
311622	v.1	Theory of Interest 202	3.0	25.0
3975	v.5	Applied Statistics 302	4.0	25.0
				50.0