Financial Mathematics and Statistics

Study in the Discipline of Financial Mathematics and Statistics is offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science. Units of study in this major are available at standard and advanced level.

Mathematics prerequisites and Mathematics Learning Support

In 2024, some mathematics prerequisites  for undergraduate students commencing in Semester 1 2025 were removed.

It has been identified that this curriculum component (Program, Major or Minor) has been affected. To ensure success, make sure you are aware of the required level of mathematics (assumed knowledge) for this curriculum component. Visit the mathematics learning support webpage, to understand your pathway to success, including the sequence of units you should complete and the support services available.

About the major

Financial Mathematics and Statistics is designed to meet the needs of a particularly popular area of employment for our mathematics graduates. Mathematics is the foundation of the financial world. It allows investors, traders and bankers to make optimal decisions and to distribute risk in a rational way. The mathematics behind finance is, however, not simple and relies heavily on ideas from mathematical theory of probability, analysis, differential equations and statistics.

Financial Mathematics and Statistics will give you a broad introduction to the methods and ideas of mathematical finance and will prepare you for employment in the financial sector or for honours and further study in the field.

Requirements for completion

The Financial Mathematics and Statistics major and minor requirements are listed in the Financial Mathematics and Statistics unit of study table.

Honours

Honours in Financial Mathematics and Statistics may be undertaken in certain appended honours degrees.  Admission requirements and unit of study information can be found on the Honours unit of study table. Read how to apply for honours as a current student.

Contact and further information

Website: School of Mathematics and Statistics

First year enquiries:
fy_maths@sydney.edu.au

Other undergraduate enquiries:
maths.schooloffice@sydney.edu.au

All enquiries: +61 2 9351 5787

Major coordinator

Dr Zhou Zhou
E zhou.zhou@sydney.edu.au