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Financial Mathematics Major (BAdvSci) (Honours)

Non-Award

Develop analytical and mathematical skills relevant to finance, with a focus on research, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Gain grounding in corporate finance, financial institutions, and markets, and explore flexible learning options including industry placements and research projects.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

MJRH-ADFMA

About this course

Overview

In this course, you will develop a broad range of analytical and mathematical skills, with particular relevance to statistical modelling and operations research in finance.

You'll receive a strong grounding in corporate finance, financial institutions, financial markets and branches of the financial services industry, which will enhance your career prospects in the technological, industrial and commercial sectors.

You can select from units in accounting, economics and business.

This is an Advanced Science honours course, designed for high-performing students to pursue their interest in financial mathematics through an additional focus on research, leadership and entrepreneurship.

It also offers you a flexible approach to exploring the field through for-credit immersive research experiences, industry placement and/or interdisciplinary team-based projects.

In your final-year capstone unit, you'll have the opportunity to pursue mathematics projects ranging from pure research through to translational (entrepreneurial) science.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the nature of science, its methods and processes, and an advanced knowledge of mathematical and statistical principles and concepts in a range of mathematical disciplines; solve problems relevant to science, industry, commerce and government.
Apply mathematical and statistical methods to critically analyse challenging and multi-faceted problems and to think creatively to generate innovative solutions.
Access and make judgements on the value of available knowledge using a variety of tools, and incorporate them into the planning, conduct and communication of their own work.
Communicate approaches, ideas, findings and solutions to financial mathematics problems in a variety of modes to informed professional audiences.
Use established and emerging technologies in the field of financial mathematics to address complex research questions.
Demonstrate intellectual independence and engage in self-driven continuous discipline and professional education and training in the mathematical sciences.
Be aware of the diversity of international perspectives and apply international standards of practice within their profession as a mathematical scientist in the financial services industry.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues from a range of cultural backgrounds; understand the importance of cultural diversity and how it impacts a mathematician in the financial services industry.
Work ethically and professionally as an independent mathematician in the financial services industry and collaboratively within teams either as a professional leader or collaborator.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Financial Mathematics course lead to?Careers

Commercial banker
Finance/funds manager
Financial analyst
Stockbroker
Superannuation manager

Industries

Banking and finance
Econometrics
Education
Government
Insurance
Investment banking
Risk management

Credit for prior study or work

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