Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS

What you'll study

The course covers core areas of maths, accounting and financial management over the three years of study, building your mathematical and numerical competencies alongside your knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Final year

Areas studied include mathematical methods, linear algebra, probability and statistics, financial accounting and analysis, macro- and micro-economics, and law.

Semester 1

Linear Algebra 1 Core

Linear Algebra 1

The aims of this module are: to introduce basic ideas of vector spaces; to introduce linear transformations and explain their relationship to matrices; to provide the basic methods of linear algebra for other modules throughout all mathematics-based programmes.

Mathematical Methods 1 Core

Mathematical Methods 1

The aims of this module are to to introduce basic ideas of differential calculus and integration and provide practice in common techniques used in mathematical applications.

Introductory Probability and Statistics Core

Introductory Probability and Statistics

A module to introduce the basic concepts of probability and statistics and illustrate the relevance of these concepts to practical problem solving.

Financial Accounting (Principles of Financial Accounting) Core

Financial Accounting (Principles of Financial Accounting)

The aims of this module are: to explore the nature, purposes and roles of accounting in organisations; to introduce students to the UK and international regulatory framework of accounting; to master fundamental terms, principles and techniques used in financial accounting; to master the preparation of straightforward income statements, statements of financial position and related information; to establish an awareness of some of the advantages and limitations of financial accounting as a framework for business; - to prepare students for Professional Studies placements; to develop and enhance appropriate transferable skills.

Microeconomics for Financial Studies Core

Microeconomics for Financial Studies

The aims of this module are: to introduce students to some of the more elementary and relevant economic theories and issues at the firm and industry level; to relate economic theory to the business environment; to link economic theory to other management disciplines (eg: quantitative methods, accounting, finance and human resource management); to provide the background knowledge needed in several second year modules; for example in the areas of economics, finance and marketing.

Introduction to Law Core

Introduction to Law

This module introduces basic legal concepts relevant to commercial activity, explains their relevance in business decision-making and illustrates their significance to all aspects of business activity.

Semester 2

Linear Algebra 2 Core

Linear Algebra 2

Mathematical Methods 2 Core

Mathematical Methods 2

The aims of this module are: to introduce basic ideas of differentiation and integration in several variables and differential equations; to illustrate some of the connections between differential calculus and applications.

Accounting in Context Core

Accounting in Context

This module examines a range of external and internal stakeholder interests including the requirements of capital markets, regulatory bodies, auditing, corporate social responsibilities and corporate governance. It also explores principles of taxation and the responsibilities of firms to society, and ethical considerations of finance and accounting professionals, as well as providing an introduction to financial markets, institutions and market participants, financing instruments and foreign exchange markets.

Financial Accounting and Analysis Core

Financial Accounting and Analysis

The aims of this module are to build on knowledge and understanding of the terms and principles used in the preparation of cash flow statements under international financial reporting standards; to develop an understanding of the tools and techniques available for the analysis and interpretation of income statements, statements of financial position, cash flow statements and other financial accounting information; to develop in students a critical awareness of the key advantages and limitations of financial accounting for the analysis and interpretation of organisational performance and position; to prepare students for Professional Studies placements; to develop and enhance appropriate transferable skills.

Macroeconomics for Financial Studies Core

Macroeconomics for Financial Studies

The aims of this module are: to introduce students to some of the more elementary and relevant economic theories at the macro level; to provide a foundation for further studies in macroeconomics; to introduce the concepts and theories of economics which help the manager understand changes in the macroeconomic environment, to explain and analyse the formulation of domestic government macroeconomic policy.

Mechanics Core

Mechanics

This module introduces the basic ideas of kinematics and particle dynamics, connecting the mathematics with physical applications.

Areas studied include analysis, probability theory, mathematical methods, complex variables, management accounting, company law, and financial markets and derivatives.

Semester 1 & 2

Management Accounting Core

Management Accounting

This module introduces students to the concepts and techniques of management accounting and examines the strengths and weaknesses of management accounting techniques such as: absorption and marginal costing, standard costing and budgeting.

Semester 1

Analysis 1 Core

Analysis 1

An introduction to the notion of convergence as this applies to sequences and series, this module provides a firm basis for future modules in which the idea of convergence is used.

Mathematical Methods 3 Core

Mathematical Methods 3

This module provides an introduction to advanced mathematical methods underpinning mathematics-based programme and further practice in common techniques used in mathematical applications. It also introduces Fourier series and Laplace transforms.

Probability Theory Core

Probability Theory

The aims of this module are: to introduce basic concepts and methods of probability theory; to provide the requisite theoretical background for later probability and statistics modules.

Company Law Core

Company Law

The aims of this module are to introduce the fundamental principles of company law to develop an understanding of the significance of the company within the context of commercial activity.

Financial Management Core

Financial Management

The aims of this module are: to provide an introduction to core issues in corporate finance; to provide an understanding of how corporate finance relates to other corporate managerial activities; and to develop relevant transferable skills.

Semester 2

Analysis 2 Core

Analysis 2

This module introduces the basic analytical theory of functions of one and several variables.

Complex Variables Core

Complex Variables

The aim of this module is: to introduce students to the classical results in the theory of analytic functions of a complex variable.

Advanced Numerical Methods Optional

Advanced Numerical Methods

Introduction to Stochastic Processes Optional

Introduction to Stochastic Processes

The aims of this module are: to introduce students to stochastic processes;to use them to model some real world problems.

Statistical Modelling Optional

Statistical Modelling

The aim of this module is to show how statistical methods can be used to construct models relating a characteristic of interest to a set of explanatory, or predictor, variables.

ODEs & Calculus of Variations Optional

ODEs & Calculus of Variations

The aims of this module are to introduce the main ideas and techniques of the qualitative theory of ODEs and the Calculus of Variations, and to apply these ideas and techniques to the study of systems of ODEs and variational problems.

Financial Markets and Derivatives Fundamentals Core

Financial Markets and Derivatives Fundamentals

The aims of this module are to introduce the roles, functions and operations of secondary capital (equity and bond) and commodity markets and the foreign exchange market, and to develop an understanding of the financial risks firms are exposed to in these markets and related positions and instruments.

Financial Reporting Core

Financial Reporting

The aims of this module are to explore aspects of financial reporting in an international context, extending your knowledge, awareness and understanding of issues in the nature, environment and role of financial reporting. It also seeks to develop you ability to apply more advanced techniques of financial accounting and reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Areas studied include financial reporting and strategic management in accounting, plus a range of optional modules.

You can usually choose nine optional modules from a wide range of topics in pure and applied mathematics, accounting, finance and management.

Semester 1

Financial Reporting: Theory and Practice Core

Financial Reporting: Theory and Practice

The aims of this module are: to build on the knowledge gained in earlier studies of financial accounting and reporting; to explore relationships between theory and practice in financial reporting; to broaden and deepen students' knowledge and understanding in respect of published financial reports; to develop an understanding of the nature and process of financial reporting regulation; to further encourage an openness to new ideas and awareness that in many situations there is a range of alternatives which should be evaluated.

Strategic Management Accounting Core

Strategic Management Accounting

Building on the knowledge gained in previous modules, this module encourages a critical understanding and evaluation of management accounting and control in large organisations, and applies management accounting concepts and tools to the choice and control of strategy.

Analysis 3 Optional

Analysis 3

The aims of this module are: to give the students some real understanding of mathematical concepts involved in higher dimensional calculus; to prove theorems involving functions in more than one dimension.

Discrete Stochastic Methods in Finance Optional

Discrete Stochastic Methods in Finance

The aims of this module are: to provide students with a rigorous mathematical introduction to the modern financial theory of security markets in discrete time models; to give students a solid theoretical background in the derivatives industry in discrete time models.

Graph Theory Optional

Graph Theory