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Learning outcomes

Financial Mathematics and Statistics

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On successful completion of a major or minor in Financial Mathematics And Statistics, students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in fundamental areas in mathematics and statistics, with a particular focus on optimisation, risk analysis and stochastic processes
2Interpret information communicated in mathematical or statistical form
3Identify and address gaps in knowledge and skills by independently sourcing, collating and synthesising appropriate resources that extend their understanding of concepts in financial mathematics and statistics
4Communicate mathematical information, reasoning and conclusions through a range of modes, to diverse audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique
5Construct logical, clearly presented and justified arguments in mathematics and statistics, including incorporating deductive or evidence-based reasoning
6Formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical and statistical terms using a variety of methods
7Address practical and abstract problems in mathematics and statistics with a focus on the financial sector, using a range of concepts, techniques and technologies, working responsibly and ethically and with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives, within collaborative and interdisciplinary teams