BSc Honours Financial Mathematics
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Natural Sciences
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
Mathematics at 'A' Level and at least one other subject at Advanced Level, or recognised equivalents.
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About this programme
Applies mathematics to financial markets. You study stochastic processes, derivative pricing, portfolio theory, risk modelling and numerical methods, preparing for quantitative finance work. Suits mathematically strong students interested in markets and risk. Heavy on modelling and computing, relevant to banks, asset managers and fintech.
What you will study
Stochastic calculus; derivatives and portfolio theory; financial modelling; numerical methods; statistics; programming; risk management.
Further study and pathways
MSc in financial mathematics or quantitative finance; banks, asset managers and fintech.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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