Overview
The program is intended for students who have completed a degree in Mathematics or Statistics, or a Science degree with a major in mathematics or statistics, and who wish to further their knowledge of mathematical finance and statistics. The program offers intensive, high-level training in principles of financial modelling and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Graduates will have acquired advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills in financial mathematics, and an ability to apply these in a range of contexts;
2.
Graduates will have developed an understanding of enquiry-based learning and demonstrate analytical skills as they relate to financial mathematics;
3.
Graduates will have developed advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills in mathematical finance;
4.
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences in both written and oral forms, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and working effectively with others;
5.
The program will enhance research, inquiry and analytical thinking skills and abilities in mathematical finance.
Program Structure
Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
The program consists of:
1. 30 UOC of compulsory Core Coursework Courses
2. 30 UOC of Electives chosen from the School of Mathematics and Statistics and/or outside the School of Mathematics and Statistics
3. 12 UOC of compulsory supervised Research Project
Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Electives30 Units of Credit:
Research Project12 Units of Credit:
Minimum Level 5/6 Mathematics UOC
Enrolment Disclaimer
Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Students usually complete their Research Project during their last one or two Terms. Students are not eligible to start a project until they have completed at least 36 UoC (typically, 6 courses).
- Students who have passed 24 UoC can elect to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate (7659).
- Students who have passed 48 UoC can elect to exit the program with a Graduate Diploma (5659).
- Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate (7659) and have a WAM of 65 may apply to transfer into this Masters program and will receive up to 24 UOC of Advanced Standing.
- Students who have completed the full 48 UOC of the Graduate Diploma (5659), and have a WAM of 65, may apply to transfer into this Masters program and will receive up to 48 UOC of Advanced Standing.
- Students who have completed 24 UOC of the Graduate Diploma (5659), and have a WAM of 65, may apply to transfer into this Masters program and will receive up to 24 UOC of Advanced Standing.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Nested Postgraduate Program
Graduate Diploma - GradDip5659 - Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate Certificate - GradCert7659 - Mathematics and Statistics
Recognition of Achievement
Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.
Program Fees
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