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Mathematics with Business
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    With placement year: 4 years

    UCAS code G1N1

    Professional accreditation

    This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience.

    About the course

    A degree in mathematics or statistics is one of the best choices for a career in business.

    Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons) offers students a substantially mathematical learning experience (approximately two thirds of course outcomes), alongside an insight into the applications of maths into the real business world. Students interested in an even split of learning between mathematical and business-related subject areas may be more interested in our Mathematics and Business BSc(Hons) qualification delivered through our Hastings campus.

    Mathematics with Business develops the skills needed to analyse and solve the complex problems faced by modern businesses. You will cultivate a strong grounding in fundamental mathematics, and develop techniques related to analysing management information, finance, marketing and business operations.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB. Must include grade B in mathematics at A-level. Free-standing mathematics units are excluded.

    BTEC
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, specified subjects.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above. Level 3 units in maths required.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including mathematics and English language.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    For the first two years, the emphasis is on developing essential knowledge and techniques in mathematics and business. This provides a solid foundation for specialisation in the final year where you can chose the modules that interest you most.

    At the beginning of the second year, you may opt to undertake a paid work placement which will enable you to use your specialist skills on real projects in a leading organisation.

    In the final year you undertake a major individual project supervised by an academic member of staff.

    Areas of study

    There are three main subject groups: core mathematical skills covering areas such as algebra and calculus; mathematical topics including statistics and its applications; and business-related modules in marketing, finance and economics. In the final year you can choose modules that suit your interests and career plans, and you will also undertake a major project.

    A wide range of computer packages are used for modelling and statistical analysis, and there is a strong focus on presentation skills and communication, producing realistic solutions to practical business problems.

    Syllabus

    Years 1 and 2
    - Discrete Mathematics
    - Linear Algebra
    - Probability and Statistical Inference
    - Mathematical Analysis
    - Statistical Computing
    - Global Business Environment
    - Exploratory Data Analysis
    - Marketing
    - Information Systems
    - International Business Analysis
    - Financial Knowledge and Skills

    Optional placement year

    Final year
    - Project
    Options include:
    - Topics in Abstract Algebra
    - Non-linear Optimisation
    - Graph Theory and Applications
    - Topology
    - Decision Support
    - Foundations of Mathematics
    - Functions of a Complex Variable
    - Time Series and Forecasting
    - Medical Statistics
    - Statistical Modelling
    - The Mathematics of Finance
    - History and Philosophy of Mathematics
    - Partial Differential Equations
    - Cost Management
    - Entrepreneurship
    - Game Theory in Finance
    - Social Enterprise
    - Digital Marketing
    - Electronic Commerce
    - Corporate Strategy

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Business  [J4EG024]
    UK/EU 9,000 GBP
    Island Students 9,000 GBP
    International 12,900 GBP

    If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    The variety of career opportunities is a major attraction of any mathematical degree. Students can choose to use their core skills in whichever area of business or industry appeals to them, and graduates have gone on to use their skills in areas such as marketing, manufacturing, finance, government departments and computer software houses.

    Visit the careers service website.

Applying for 2013 entry

We have limited places available on this course.

Please call us for advice 01273 644644

International applicants should call
+44 (0)207 250 6749

Application process
Book your open day place
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01273 642428
Email cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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