Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics)
Introduction
Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Galway, Ireland. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
The Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics) at University of Galway is a four-year degree program covering mathematics, economics, statistics/probability, applied mathematics, accounting and business finance, and computer science. The program focuses on financial economics, actuarial mathematics, and statistics.
Teaching is structured by year. Year 1 includes Mathematics, Computer Science, and introductory economics and statistics. Year 2 continues with mathematical methods, programming for science and finance, and statistical inference. In Year 3, students undertake a Work Placement (Offered on merit basis) and study modules such as Actuarial Mathematics: Cashflow Models, Applied Regression Models, and Economics of Financial Markets. Year 4 includes a Final Year Project in Mathematics or Economics plus actuarial mathematics and risk modules.
The program also provides exemptions from three core professional actuarial exams (CM1, CS1, CB2).
Modules
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Probability Models
- Skills for Economics
- Mathematical Methods
- Mathematics of Finance
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Statistical Methods
- Differential Forms
- Discrete Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Random Variables
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics) at University of Galway for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Galway.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Galway as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/undergraduate-courses/../undergraduate-courses/financial-mathematics-and-economics.html
Scholarships
23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.