COURSE: BCOM IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS

This interdisciplinary degree is meant for students who are interested in Mathematics in the financial world. Financial institutions such as banks, insurers and investment organisations need graduates who have a firm grounding in the Economic Sciences as well as Mathematics. Students can choose how heavy the emphasis should be on the various fields that they study. These skills present excellent career opportunities for persons who can do mathematical analyses of financial problems. After postgraduate study the person will be able to handle even more complex financial models.

Type: undergraduate degree

Duration: 3 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Mathematics


• Economics


• Business management


• Marketing


• Computer information systems


• Management accounting


• Accounting

Second year subjects:

• Mathematics


• Economics


• Business management


• Management accounting


• Accounting


• Computer literacy

Third year subjects:

• Economics


• Econometrics


• Business management


• Financial management

Careers: financial manager, financial advisor, investor, insurance consultant.

Source: www.ufs.ac.za

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