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Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with Bachelor of Finance
B.Fin/B.M
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 4 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Double Degree |
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.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2008 CSP IB | 25 |
| SATAC Code | 314711 |
| 2008 CSP TER | 83.15 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $8,677
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
IB: Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3)
Not an international applicant?
| International TER | 75 |
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 75 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| International TER | 75 |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
IB: Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3)
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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| Level II |
* if Mathematics IMA/IA is taken, students must also
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| Level III |
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| Level IV |
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# 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.
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.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
