Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

The Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) (Dean's Scholars) offers a challenging and enriched educational experience for high-achieving students who want to perform above the level normally expected. As a Dean's Scholar student, you will also be encouraged to continue your studies through to the completion of honours and research degrees. You will complete the normal course requirements for the degree and receive special privileges as you study.

Bankers, investment managers, insurance companies and financial companies all rely on financial mathematics to survive and stay ahead of the competition. This degree combines the disciplines of mathematics, statistics and finance and teaches you the skills to apply sophisticated mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world problems. You will learn all aspects of the finance sector from traditional banking to futures trading.

As a graduate of this degree, you will be well placed to participate in the modern finance sector where mathematical expertise is required to advance analytical and numerical techniques to price financial derivatives and manage portfolio risks. While studying this degree, you are also encouraged to develop computing and communication skills, which will give you a competitive advantage in the careers market.

During your degree 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 and inter-university courses via our Access Grid Room.

As a Dean’s Scholar you will receive 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.

Areas of study

Financial planning,  quantitative and computational trading, and quantitative corporate finance and investments.

Career opportunities

Economic adviser, financial modeller and analyst, investment adviser and analyst, portfolio manager, stock analyst, actuarial analysts, stockbroker.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the Australian Mathematical Society. Completion of this degree provides ‘points’ towards membership of Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

Practical experience

Optional internships, industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities.

Honours

All students complete a mathematics and finance honours project.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.