Bachelor's Programme in Mathematical Finance

Study programme code BACMATFIN

ECTS credits 180

Admission requirements Admission to the programme requires two years of mathematics at the upper secondary school level.

Recommended previous knowledge In addition to two years of mathematics at the upper secondary school level, courses in business economics and english at this level are recommended as well.

General description and profile of the programme The aim of the programme is to provide basic knowledge in financial economics with relevant mathematics and statistics.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to

• show a basic understanding of main topics in economics and business administration (finance, accounting, micro- and macro-economics, strategy and management)
• apply and understand mathematical and statistical techniques commonly used in financial economics
• formulate investment decisions, analyze profit and loss (P/L) statements and analyze the risk inherent in such decisions
• apply software relevant for mathematics and financial economics

Teaching methods Teaching will be a blend of plenary lectures, instruction at the computer lab and team work assignments.

Assessment methods There are compulsory tasks (hand ins et cetera) in all courses. There will be final examinations in all courses. Please see separate course descriptions for more information.

Student exchange In parts of the second and the third year there are possibilities for studying abroad.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies This programme is a very suitable basis for master programmes in economics, financial economics, financial engineering and mathematical finance at Norwegian and foreign universities. The programme qualifies for graduate programmes within economics and management (for instance master programmes at NHH or UiA).
The programme qualifies for jobs in private and public sector generally, and especially for banks, insurance and financial institutions.
The programme provides the academic skills necessary for teaching mathematics at primary and lower secondary level, and economics and mathematics at the upper secondary level. Having fulfilled the one-year teacher training programme, the students are qualified for entering the master programme in mathematics didactics at UiA .

Qualification awarded Bachelor of Mathematical finance

Other information Some of the subjects at taught in english.

Contact person

ECTS department co-ordinator
Professor Said Hadjerrouit
Faculty of Engineering and Sciences
Gimlemoen, postboks 422
4604 Kristiansand
Phone: +47 38 14 17 03
Fax: +47 38 14 10 71
E-mail address: said.hadjerrouit@uia.no