BSc Hons. Financial Mathematics

The Financial Mathematics undergraduate course offered by the University of Hertfordshire provides students with well-rounded skills in mathematics, financial management, and computing, allowing for a wide array of future career options. It provides a comprehensive grounding in mathematical and computational principles, combined with specialized knowledge of financial markets and risk management.Course Content: This course covers a broad spectrum of topics, but with a clear focus on areas that are particularly relevant to careers in finance. Key concepts and methods in mathematics and computing are developed, and their application in the management of finance demonstrated. The program also provides deeper theoretical understanding of financial markets and financial product creation, including options, commodities and other derivative instruments. Key Modules: Modules of the course include Financial Planning, Financial Mathematics, Business Analysis and Optimization, Management and Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Probability and Statistics, and Mathematics for Modelling and Problem Solving.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and allows students to attain the status of Chartered Mathematician upon completion of further accredited studies.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have found successful careers utilising the versatile and transferable skills gained. This includes roles in Financial Management, Financial Analyst, Statistician, Actuarial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Data Analyst, and many more. Some students have also pursued further study or research in financial mathematics or related fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.