Mathematics with Finance and Diploma in Industrial Training

About this course

Mathematics with finance applies the rigour and precision of pure and applied mathematics to the analysis of financial systems, investment, risk and economic decision-making. Mathematics provides the theoretical and quantitative foundations: analysis, linear algebra, probability, statistics, differential equations and optimisation, all of which underpin the models that modern finance uses to price assets, manage risk and allocate capital. Finance applies these tools to real markets, portfolios, derivatives, interest rates and the complex financial instruments that characterise contemporary global capital markets. At Heriot-Watt University this five-year, full-time programme combines rigorous mathematical study with a year-long work placement in the financial sector, for which you receive the Diploma in Industrial Training on successful completion. The placement in year four means you en

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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