2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Financial Mathematics | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Financial Mathematics

Abbreviation:

MFinMath

UOW Course Code:

426

CRICOS Code:

083829A

Total Credit Points:

96

Duration:

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Overview

The Master of Financial Mathematics provides a range of analytic, modelling, statistical and computational skills that can be applied directly to business and industry. Training is also provided in the high demand area of quantitative financial analysis, exposing students to the way in which the discipline is used in this field.

Students will attain the practical skills needed to be leaders and researchers in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the models used by the financial sector to structure transactions, manage risk and construct investment strategies.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able:

CLO Description
1 To demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in mathematics, statistics and finance.
2 To exhibit expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in mathematics, statistics and finance.
3 To independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems and theories.
4 To interpret and transmit financial, mathematical and statistical knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
5 To employ mathematical and statistical knowledge to professional practice in finance.
6 To apply knowledge and skills ethically to demonstrate autonomy and expert judgement as a financial mathematician.

Course Structure

The degree will normally occupy four (4) sessions of full-time study or eight (8) sessions of part-time study, and requires satisfactory completion of at least 96 credit points, as set out in the course program below. All candidates (including those who receive recognition of prior learning) must complete at least 48 credit points of 900 level subjects.

Each candidate shall have a project supervisor appointed on the recommendation of the Academic Program Director of the Master of Financial Mathematics.

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
MTH8201Multivariate and Vector Calculus*6Autumn
MTH8202Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications*6Autumn
MTH8206Random Variables and Estimation*6Autumn
MTH8207Statistical Inference and Introduction to Model Building*6Spring
MATH907Research Methods**6Autumn
FIN 921Managerial Finance6Trimester 1, Trimester 3
Plus ONE of the following subjects:
FIN 923Portfolio Management6Trimester 3
FIN 957Portfolio Simulation6Trimester 3
Plus:
One 900-level FIN subject  6
Year 2
MATH991Project12Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020
MATH817Financial Calculus (Enhanced)**6Autumn
MATH942Numerical Methods in Finance6Spring
MATH943Practitioners' Seminars0Annual
STAT920Stochastic Methods in Finance6Autumn
STAT832Linear and Generalised Linear Models (Enhanced)**6Spring
FIN 926Advanced Managerial Finance6Trimester 1
STAT804Applied Probability and Financial Risk (Enhanced)**6Autumn

 

*Students who have an approved major in mathematics may be exempt from some of these subjects. Please apply to the Academic Program Director of the Master of Financial Mathematics.

**Students who have an approved Honours degree in mathematics or statistics may be exempt from some of these subjects. Please apply to the Academic Program Director of the Master of Financial Mathematics.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The structure of the Master of Financial Mathematics has changed in 2019, and professional recognition and accreditation are currently being sought.

Other Information

For further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au or the Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 29 August, 2018