Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons)

Course structure

For the first two years of the course, the emphasis is on developing essential knowledge and techniques in mathematics and business. This provides a solid foundation for later specialisation in the final year.

At the beginning of the second year, you may opt for the four-year degree which involves undertaking a paid work placement in year 3. 

In the final year you can chose the modules that interest you most. You also undertake a major individual project supervised by an academic member of staff.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through our applicant portal.

Our mathematics department has SAS Academy status. SAS is one of the largest providers of business analytics software in the world. Academy status gives our students the opportunity to meet SAS customers and their industry partners at careers fairs, to train in skills needed by a wide range of companies and organisations, and to be prepared for SAS certification exams. Through modules with substantial SAS content, students are eligible for the award of a Joint SAS Certificate.

Areas of study

There are three main subject areas: 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.

Year 1

You will study areas including: core mathematical principles and techniques, statistics, business economics, financial knowledge and skills for business. 

Modules

• Discrete and Continuous Mathematics
• Linear Algebra and Calculus
• Introduction to Statistics
• Business Economics
• Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business

Year 2

In your second year, you deepen your knowledge of core maths and statistics, and study international business analysis and information systems management. You can choose from additional areas such as: numerical methods, analysis and algebra, and operational research.

Modules

• Further Calculus
• Linear Mathematics
• Applied Linear Statistical Models
• International Business Analysis
• Information Systems Management

Options*

• Numerical Methods
• Analysis and Algebra
• Operational Research
• Mathematical Methods for Statistical Practice

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Placement year

The opportunity of a year’s placement in industry enables you to explore career options in a professional environment and build a network of contacts.

Our students have been on placement with companies including BMW, Johnson Controls, Roche and the Office for National Statistics.

Final year

You will consolidate your learning, choosing options that interest you most and best reflect your career ambitions.

Option modules*

• Mathematical Sciences Project
• Mathematics of Finance
• Mathematics Education: Research and Experience
• Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations
• Historical, Social and Philosophical Perspectives on Maths
• Methods of Machine Learning
• Topics in Abstract Algebra
• Graph Theory and Applications
• Optimisation Methods
• Statistical Modelling
• Time Series and Forecasting
• Stochastic Methods
• Extended Mathematical Sciences Project
• Complex Analysis
• Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Social Enterprise: New Business Planning
• Game Theory in Economics, Finance and Business
• Financial Management
• Digital Marketing
• Understanding Employee Relations 

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

International equivalencies

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Fees

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 £1,230 for home students and £2,060 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

Included in the course fees: access to university facilities, libraries and equipment relevant to your course.

Info

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2019–20.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

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-time 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 DBS checks, 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 check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

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