Bachelor's in Financial Mathematics

Financial Mathematics is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Two Years) options.

Dublin City University’s BSc in Financial Mathematics is an undergraduate programme that focuses on the underlying mathematics used in financial products and risk management. Students study modules including Financial Mathematics, Stochastic Modelling, Stochastic Finance (Intermediate), Financial Economics I, and Simulation for Finance, alongside probability, optimisation, and fixed income.

The programme is delivered full-time over two years. It includes a course placement: in third year, students do an INTRA work placement of up to eight months, typically in a quantitative role at a financial services company. Year-by-year structure includes core modules such as Probability and Finance I (Intermediate), Probability and Finance II (Intermediate), and Fixed Income Securities (Intermediate).

Modules

• INTRA
• Stochastic Modelling
• Partial Differential Equations
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial and Actuarial Models
• Probability and Finance II (Intermediate)
• Fixed Income Securities (Intermediate)
• Stochastic Finance (Intermediate)
• Financial Economics I
• Optimisation
• Probability and Finance I (Intermediate)
• Simulation for Finance

The minimum requirements for admission in Financial Mathematics at Dublin City University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Dublin City University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dublin City University as pre-requiste for admission in Financial Mathematics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

General Entry Requirements: No direct entry, entry via DC127 Common Entry into Actuarial and Financial Mathematics

Advanced Entry: Applicants that have completed at least one year of study at NFQ Level 6, 7 or 8 at another institution may apply to continue their studies on a similar programme at DCU.

There should be substantial overlap in content between the two programmes to be considered for a transfer. Results and other supporting documentation must be submitted to CAO by the closing date of 1st July. This is a competitive application process for a small quota of advanced entry places.

Offers are made on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Early application is advised. Please note: Applicants should also consider applying through the appropriate route for first year entry to the programme they are interested in. This application process is only for advanced entry. Advanced entry path to Year 3 only.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/school-mathematical-sciences/financial-mathematics

• Investment Manager
• Risk Management
• Financial Trading
• Hedge Fund Services
• Fund Administration
• Insurance
• Actuarial profession
• Further research
• Teaching
• Employment in business or industry

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