Mathematicians are in demand in business and finance. Their skills are used to develop techniques from forecasting changes in stock and commodity markets to supporting financial products such as stock options and futures. Students will graduate with a strong background in finance and strong quantitative skills. This could lead to a career in international banking, accountancy, the stock market, financial consultancy, government, or civil service.
The BSc Mathematics with Finance course provides a firm foundation in areas such as algebra, calculus, and differential equations. It also develops the area of statistics and its importance in finance and gives a grounding in micro and macroeconomics.