Mathematics with Management

Program Overview

Queen Mary University of London's Mathematics with Management program combines mathematics and business knowledge, equipping graduates with analytical and problem-solving skills for leadership roles in major organizations. The program emphasizes the role of mathematics in understanding financial and operational aspects of businesses, and offers opportunities for professional placement or study abroad in Year 3. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in data science, business accountancy, financial risk consultancy, and management roles in various industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

• To equip students with the combined firepower of mathematics and business knowledge, preparing them to become future leaders in major organizations.

Overview:

• The program blends mathematics and business management, equipping graduates with the analytical and problem-solving skills sought after by major organizations.
• It emphasizes the role of mathematics in understanding financial and operational aspects of businesses, empowering students to make strategic decisions.
• The curriculum delves into core management topics like financial accounting, business analytics, and pure and modern applied mathematics.
• Students explore contemporary issues like social justice and sustainability within the framework of business management.
• The program is enriched by research conducted by leading experts in the field, offering students valuable insights into financial markets and mathematical discoveries.
• Year 3 offers opportunities for professional placement or study abroad, enhancing employability and global perspectives.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• 3-year standard program
• 4-year program with professional placement or year abroad options

Year 1:

• Applied Calculus
• Applied Probability & Statistics
• Economics for Business Management
• Fundamentals of Management
• Numbers, Sets and Functions
• Vectors and Matrices

Year 2:

• Applied Linear Algebra
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Probability and Statistics II
• Project Management
• Statistical Modelling I
• Elective: Actuarial Mathematics I or Differential Equations

Year 3 (Standard):

• Bayesian Statistical Methods
• The Management of Human Resources
• Electives: Choice from a wide range of modules covering various aspects of mathematics, statistics, finance, and management.

Year 3 (Professional Placement or Year Abroad):

• Professional placement in the financial sector or a year of study abroad at a partner university.
• Year 3 modules completed in Year 4.

Assessment:

• Primarily based on examinations (90% weightage) with remaining weightage through coursework and tests.
• Final-year project included for some BSc students.
• Management modules assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Teaching:

• Learning methods include lectures, tutorials, and exercise classes.
• Some modules incorporate practical elements in computer labs.
• Formal teaching time averages 16 hours per week.
• Additional independent study is expected.

Careers:

• Graduates are equipped for diverse career paths across various industries, including:
• Data science
• Business accountancy
• Financial risk consultancy
• Management roles in financial institutions, technology companies, and multinational start-ups.

Resources and facilities:

• Modern and collaborative learning spaces within a £18m investment.
• High-quality teaching rooms, private and group study areas, and a social hub.

Other:

• Testimonials from past students reflecting on the program's unique blend of disciplines and enriching academic experience.

Home fees:

£9,250

Overseas fees:

£26,350