Strength in numbers
Financial mathematics is the application of mathematical models to the solution of problems in the financial industry. It draws upon tools from mathematical sciences, business and economic theory.
Financial institutions, insurance companies, corporate treasuries and major corporations require analysts with high skills in financial mathematics.
Their responsibilities include aiding in interest rate modeling, evaluating investments, wealth valuation, decision making and developing programs that use derivatives to reduce exposure to market fluctuations and risk.
Mathematical analysis has brought efficiency and rigor to financial markets and the investment process, and is quickly becoming a critical component of regulatory concerns.
What to Expect
Your course schedule in your first and second years will be as follows:
First Year
| MATH 1003 | Introduction to Calculus I |
| MATH 1013 | Introduction to Calculus II |
| BA 1216 | Accounting for Managers I |
| CS 1073 | Introduction to Computer Programming in Java |
| ECON 1013 | Introduction to Microeconomics |
| ECON 1023 | Introduction to Macroeconomics |
* Plus electives equivalent to four term courses
Second Year
| MATH 2003 | Intermediate Mathematics I |
| MATH 2013 | Intermediate Mathematics II |
| MATH 2203 | Discrete Mathematics |
| CS 1073 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 2903 | Financial Mathematics I |
| MATH 2913 |
Financial Mathematics II |
| BA 2217 | Accounting for Managers II |
* Plus one term elective course
