BSc (Hons) Mathematics for Finance and Management
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £17,000/year: international students
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Introduction
Prepare for the fast-paced world of finance, investment analysis, marketing and business management by developing sought-after skills in data-driven decision-making, operational research and mathematical modelling. Graduate with the confidence to lead on innovative strategies and lead companies to success.
In this BSc (Hons) Mathematics for Finance and Management degree course, you'll specialise in mathematical analysis and modelling used by finance professionals to track investments and forecast revenue, ensuring companies can make informed decisions to grow their profits. You'll develop the applied maths skills used by senior management to set financial plans and budgets that keep businesses competitive in their market and get a solid foundation in corporate financial management and derivative pricing, setting yourself up for a senior role managing business finances and accounts.
Course highlights
- Develop your knowledge of fundamental topics such as algebra, financial management, calculus and quantitative supply chain management.
- Choose specialist modules that match your interests and career ambitions, such as statistical methods in health research, advanced corporate financial management, astrophysics and decision modelling.
- Learn to use industry-standard mathematical, statistical and operational research software.
- Get access to our Bloomberg Suite, set up to simulate the system used by 250,000 international finance professionals to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data.
- Apply your skills on optional work placements in the community, such as assisting math teachers in local schools.
- Investigate theories alongside the University's mathematicians — 95% of our research in Mathematics was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, and we're ranked top among modern UK universities for overall performance and research environment.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA).
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Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Calculus I – 20 credits
- Computational Mathematics – 20 credits
- Linear Algebra – 20 credits
- Math Tutorial Level 4 – 0 credits
- Mathematical Foundations – 20 credits
- Mathematical Models – 20 credits
- Statistical Theory and Methods I – 20 credits
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Applications of Mathematics and Graduate Skills – 20 credits
- Calculus II – 20 credits
- Corporate Financial Management – 20 credits
- Mathematics for Finance – 20 credits
- Operational Research – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
- Numerical Analysis – 20 credits
- Real and Complex Analysis – 20 credits
- Statistical Theory & Methods II – 20 credits
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
There are no core modules in this year.
Optional modules in this year include:
- Abstract Algebra – 20 credits
- Advanced Corporate Financial Management – 20 credits
- Advanced Decision Modelling – 20 credits
- Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology – 20 credits
- Modern Astrophysics 1 – 20 credits
- Nonlinear Dynamics – 20 credits
- Partial Differential Equations and their Applications – 20 credits
- Project – 20 credits
- Projects in Mathematics – 20 credits
- Quantitative Supply Chain Management – 20 credits
- Statistical Learning – 20 credits
- Statistics Methods in Health Research & Social Science – 20 credits
- Stochastic Processes – 20 credits
- Undergraduate Ambassador – 20 credits
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.
Placement year (optional)
Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation (our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements) or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Potential roles
You could take on placement roles such as:
- commercial estimator
- statistician
- researcher
Potential destinations
You could secure a placement at organisations such as:
- BAE Systems
- JP Morgan
- Natwest Bank
Career Opportunities
A degree in mathematics shows that you have the ability to think analytically in many different areas of business and conveys an intellectual maturity that many employers look for when they hire staff.
100% of our graduates from this course are in work further study 15 months after graduation, with an average starting salary of £24,000. If you progress to a role as an experienced financial manager, you could aim for an average salary from £65,000 to £100,000.
You'll graduate with the skills and understanding to work in many related areas, including:
- statistics
- finance
- mathematical modelling
- teaching
- government research
- marketing
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
- Peters & May Logistics
- Global Freight Solutions
- CBRE Group
- Wates Group
- Heathrow Airport Limited
What jobs can you do with mathematics for a finance and management degree?
Our graduates now work in roles including:
- trainee chartered accountant
- revenue development analyst
- finance management trainee
- commercial finance analyst
- maths teacher
Other graduates have continued their studies at the postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
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