**Overview** Business and mathematics go hand in hand. If you love maths and want to learn how to use your skills in the business world, this BSc (Hons) Mathematics for Finance and Management degree course can give you the skills, knowledge and practical experience you need. You'll cover the mathematics of high finance and big business, from the mathematical analysis and modelling professionals use to track investments to the maths managers use to make their budgets work harder. Mathematicians are in high demand for their analytical skills and systematic, logical thinking. At the end of the course, you'll be set for a career in areas such as finance, marketing, investment analysis, management, government research and mathematical modelling. **Accredited by:** This course is accredited by the Institution of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA). 100% Graduates in work or further study (DLHE, 2017) **What you'll experience** On this course you'll: - Choose modules that match your interests and career ambitions - Study maths and business-related topics side by side including algebra, financial management, calculus and supply chain management - Have access to our computing labs, harnessing powerful hardware and software to unpick complex mathematical problems - Get training in advanced mathematical and statistical software, such as Mathematica, MAPLE, MATLAB, as well as industry standard statistical and operational research software - Have the chance to get work experience in the community, such as assisting in local schools **Careers and opportunities** Data-driven decision making and problem solving are essential in business and finance, and mathematics graduates are valuable in many different areas of business. When you finish the course, our careers and employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. What can you do with a Mathematics for Finance and Management degree? Past students on this course have gone into areas such as: - statistics - finance - mathematical modelling - teaching - government research - marketing What jobs can you do with a Mathematics for Finance and Management degree? Roles our graduates have taken on include: - trainee accountant - financial coordinator - oil trader - business analyst - invoice validator - teacher Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career. "The course is really interesting and the lecturers are fantastic – I completed a module based on mathematical ciphers, which was a lot of fun." Pippa Cooke, Mathematics Student

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Calculus I - Computational Mathematics - Linear Algebra - Mathematical Foundations - Mathematical Models - Statistical Theory and Methods I There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Applications of Mathematics and Graduate Skills - Calculus II - Corporate Financial Management - Mathematics for Finance - Operational Research Optional modules in this year currently include: - Modern Foreign Language - Numerical Analysis - Real and Complex Analysis - Statistical Theary and Methods II Placement year (optional) After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Students have previously completed placements at organisations such as Lockheed Martin and IBM. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Financial Derivative Pricing Optional modules in this year currently include: - Abstract Algebra - Advanced Corporate Financial Management - Advanced Decision Modelling - Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology - Modern Astrophysics I - Nonlinear Dynamics - Partial Differential Equations and Their Applications - Project - Project in Mathematics - Quantitive Supply Chain Management - Statistical Learning - Statistics Methods in Health Research and Social Science - Stochastic Processes - Undergraduate Ambassador We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: - examinations - written coursework - multiple-choice tests - presentations - mini projects - a major piece of supervised independent work You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: - Year 1 students: 65% by written exams and 35% by coursework - Year 2 students: 55% by written exams, 7% by practical exams and 38% by coursework - Year 3 students: 62% by written exams, 2% by practical exams and 36% by coursework

Mathematics and its Applications, Institute of

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: G161

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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Year 3

We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	17000.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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