Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) (Risk Management and Insurance) Undergraduate Programme By University of Wollongong |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) (Risk Management and Insurance)

Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

135,360 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MathematicsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Risk Management and Insurance covers a wide range of activities including the assessing, quantifying, monitoring and mitigating of financial risk exposures for projects, companies and financial institutions. It also monitors compliance with relevant financial regulations. In particular, actuaries are professionals with strong mathematical backgrounds who deal with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. The Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) teaches you the skills to apply sophisticated mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world problems. You are also encouraged to develop computing and communication skills, which are assets in the job market. Bankers, investment managers, insurance companies and financial companies all rely on financial mathematics to survive and stay ahead of the competition. Maths and Finance graduates work in all areas of industry and government as risk managers, investment advisers, traders, financial analysts and more. They work in all aspects of the finance sector from traditional banking to futures trading.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Risk Management and Insurance covers a wide range of activities including the assessing, quantifying, monitoring and mitigating of financial risk exposures for projects, companies and financial institutions. It also monitors compliance with relevant financial regulations. In particular, actuaries are professionals with strong mathematical backgrounds who deal with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. The Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) teaches you the skills to apply sophisticated mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world problems. You are also encouraged to develop computing and communication skills, which are assets in the job market. Bankers, investment managers, insurance companies and financial companies all rely on financial mathematics to survive and stay ahead of the competition. Maths and Finance graduates work in all areas of industry and government as risk managers, investment advisers, traders, financial analysts and more. They work in all aspects of the finance sector from traditional banking to futures trading.

Admission Requirements

79+
6+
169+
54+
31+
85+

- Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-ATAR or ATAR-based (min. 85) options

- Other admission criteria:

  • Vocational Education & Training
  • Higher Education Study
  • Work & Life Experience

- For international students:

  • Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. 
  • In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science

Jan-2000

Domestic
37,436 AUD
International
135,360 AUD

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