BSc Financial Mathematics(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

1. Select appropriate methods to conduct a mathematical and statistical investigation.

2. Exhibit competency with a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems and do statistical modelling and inference.

3. Recognise the connection between mathematical models and the underlying reality that they seek to represent.

4. Develop a mathematical argument in multiple steps.

5. Understand how a mathematical concept can be represented in different ways.

6. Understand and interpret mathematical facts.

7. Work with a formalism to express mathematical and probabilistic concepts.

8. Write a coherent mathematical argument.

9.Interpret financial and non-financial information and data to provide a competent insight into the operations of a simple business for the purpose of performance measurement

10.Demonstrate a broad understanding of macro- and micro-economic principles or of financial reporting.

11. Research and critically evaluate contemporary theories and empirical research evidence in accounting and corporate finance

12.Present appropriate content orally and in writing with awareness of the audience.

13. Use statistical software to analyse data, fit models and describe the results.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and set academic goals.

2. Use a range of sources to aid learning.

3.Communicate technical information using written and spoken media.

4. Manage workload and deadlines through prioritisation and productivity skills.

5.Maintain and uphold academic integrity and professional ethics.

6. Use software and programming languages to solve problems.

Assessment

The majority of modules will be assessed through a combination of in-person exams and coursework assignments. The form of the coursework will vary from module to module but typically would involve solving sets of problems which may or may not require the use of computer packages or computer programming. Project based modules will be assessed through written submissions and presentations.