Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with Bachelor of Finance B.Fin/B.M

2009

Program Outline

This is a flexible academic program designed for students who wish to study mathematics, statistics or computing. Those studies can be combined with courses from commerce, design studies, economics, engineering, finance, humanities and social sciences or sciences.

Finance is a new and important area of application of mathematics. There is a need to model and control uncertainty in financial markets and in financial arrangements. Employment opportunities exist in banks, corporations, the insurance and investment industry. Study of mathematical modelling, statistics and computing provides a strong grounding for a career in finance.

Students who do well in their courses may complete an additional year of study to obtain an honours degree in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science which provides opportunity for research and enhanced employment prospects.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Finance
• Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 83.15 You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% to your score and the quantitative component contributes 65%. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies IB: Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314711 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,677
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 75
Prerequisites:	Mathematics
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $22,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I
ACCTING 1002: Accounting for Decision Makers I ECON 1000: Principles of Macroeconomics I ECON 1004: Principles of Microeconomics I STATS 1000: Statistical Practice I  ECON 1009: International Financial Institutions & Markets I Level I elective # MATHS 1011: Mathematics IA and MATHS 1012: Mathematics IB  or MATHS 1013: Mathematics IMA and MATHS 1011: Mathematics IA
Level II
CORPFIN 2006: Business Finance II ECON 2012: Financial Economics II Both STATS 2003: Statistical Practice II and STATS 2002: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II Level II Finance and Mathematics electives * # *  if Mathematics IMA/IA is taken, students must also     complete Mathematics IIM
Level III
CORPFIN 3009: Portfolio Theory & Management III APP MTH 3011: Financial Modelling Techniques III or CORPFIN 3013: Options, Futures & Risk Management III Level III Finance elective Either 12 units of Level III electives or          Level III Finance elective plus Level II/III electives

#   Electives must be selected to ensure that a minimum of 36 units for Mathematical and Computer Sciences courses is presented towards the B Ma & Comp Sc.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of areas. Opportunities for graduates occur over a wide range of occupations. They are employed in business, industry, the government sector and in research organisations. For example, our recent graduates have been employed by CSIRO, DSTO, consulting engineering firms, United Water, Santos, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, State and Federal Government agencies, and Universities and other research institutes all over the world.

Useful Links

• Business Studies Program Information Leaflet
• Mathematics Program Information Leaflet
  
• Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate Program Information Leaflet
• School of Commerce
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences