BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with a Placement Year

The BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with a Placement Year course at the University of Reading provides students with the mathematical knowledge and finance and banking skills that are vital in today's industries. It is a distinctive course that offers a comprehensive study programme in financial mathematics, and it includes a placement year where students gain practical experience working in the financial industry.Course Content: The course begins with foundational modules covering Algebra, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and continues to study Mathematics, Numerical Methods, and Interest Rates Models. The final year incorporates Investment Management, Stochastic Calculus and Black-Scholes Theory, and allows students the choice of several other option modules. Key Modules: Some of the standout modules in this course include Algebra, Calculus, Financial Mathematics, Numerical Methods, Interest Rates Models, Stochastic Calculus and Black-Scholes Theory, Investment management, Mathematics, Probability and Statistics.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, providing a pathway for graduates towards Chartered Mathematician status.Future Careers: Graduates of this course find themselves with a diverse range of career opportunities, most notably in the investment banking industry. They often work as actuarial analysts, risk analysts, investment analysts, financial advisors, among other roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.