UNAM Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics

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1 UNAM Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics

1.1 Degree

1.2 Admission Criteria

1.3 Duration of Study

1.4 Modules

1.5 See Also

University of Namibia Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics

Degree

Bachelor of Science Honours

Admission Criteria

To register for a B.Sc. in Mathematics (Honours), a candidate needs to have obtained at least a C-symbol in NSSC Mathematics. . To register for a B.Sc. in Financial Mathematics (Honours), a candidate needs to have obtained at least a B-symbol in NSSC Mathematics. English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as a Second Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum C symbol or English as a First Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum D symbol. In addition, a minimum C symbol in Physical Science is required for a candidate choosing the Physics Stream.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which Mathematics and English must be included) to be admitted to undergraduate studies (Refer to the General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on places available in courses, subjects and programmes and is awarded on the basis of merit.

Duration of Study

A student should be able to complete this programme in a minimum of four (4) years.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
English Communication & Study Skills
Basic Mathematics
Computer Literacy
Analytic Geometry
Matrices and Complex Numbers
Basic Microeconomics

Year 1, Semester 2
English for Academic Purposes
Contemporary Social Issues
Precalculus
Basic Financial Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics
Basic Macroenomomics

Year 2, Semester 1
Calculus I
Probability theory
Numerical Methods with MATLAB
Financial Mathematics I
Economics I

Year 2, Semester 2
Calculus II
Ordinary Differential Equations
Financial Mathematics II
Economics II
Statistical Inference

Year 3, Semester 1
Real Analysis I
Assets and Liabilities
Numerical Analysis I
Differential Equations & Integral Transforms
Distribution Theory

Year 3, Semester 2
Real Analysis II
Mathematical Modeling
Financial Modeling
Risk Theory
Programming
Research Methodology

Year 4, Semester 1
Elements of Dynamical Systems
Risk Management
Stochastic Processes
Mathematical Methods
Research Project

Year 4, Semester 2
Research Project
Stochastic Calculus and Finance
Operations Research
Numerical Analysis II
International Business Finance