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Financial Mathematics and Statistics

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Financial Mathematics and Statistics will be able to:

No. Learning outcomes
1 Exhibit 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.
2 Interpret information communicated in mathematical or statistical form.
3 Identify 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.
4 Communicate mathematical information, reasoning and conclusions through a range of modes, to diverse audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique.
5 Construct logical, clearly presented and justified arguments in mathematics and statistics, including incorporating deductive or evidence-based reasoning.
6 Formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical and statistical terms using a variety of methods.
7 Address 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.