Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours)
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About the Course
This degree The Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) teaches you the skills to apply sophisticated mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world problems. You are also encouraged to develop computing and communication skills, which are assets in the job market. Bankers, investment managers, insurance companies and financial companies all rely on financial mathematics to survive and stay ahead of the competition. Maths and Finance graduates work in all areas of industry and government as risk managers, investment advisers, traders, financial analysts and more. They work in all aspects of the finance sector from traditional banking to futures trading. There are opportunities for scholarships from corporate partners, plus summer scholarships and undergraduate research projects with academic staff, access to programs of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and inter-university courses via our Access Grid Room. Places are limited each year. Current students who have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 at the end of one year of full-time study in a relevant degree may apply to transfer to the Dean's Scholar degree. What you will study You will complete the normal course requirements for the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) degree, but receive special privileges as you study such as accelerated learning (where possible) and academic mentoring. Dean's Scholars will complete a research project in their third year and further develop their research skills in the Honours year. As a high-achieving student, you are also encouraged to contribute to the scholarly life of the Faculty through events in the Faculty's postgraduate program.
Requirements
Average Score
IELTS
6.0 overall and individual band scores of 6.0
Background Requirements
YES
University of Wollongong
