Mathematics with Business Management BSc

Year 1

The first year develops the basic techniques in mathematics, statistics and computing that you will need in later years. It also provides an introduction to business, finance and economics through modules given by the Birmingham Business School.

• Real Analysis - 20 credits
• Algebra & Combinatorics - 20 credits
• Vectors, Geometry & Linear Algebra - 20 credits
• Sequences and Series (10 credits)
• Probability & Statistics - 10 credits
• Introduction to Management and Marketing - 20 credits
• Introduction to Economics and Finance - 20 credits

The second year introduces you to some of the more advanced areas of business mathematics, such as linear programming, allowing you to develop your particular strengths and interests in the third year. You also take modules in financial decision making, marketing and human resource management. It may be possible to switch from the BSc to the MSci, depending on your performance in Years 1 and 2.

• Multivariable & Vector Analysis - 20 credits
• Linear Algebra & Linear Programming - 20 credits
• International Economics and Financial Decision Making - 20 credits
• Real and Complex Analysis - 20 credits

Select one of the twomodules marked (*) and one of the two modules marked (**) of options. Example optional modules, all 20 credits:

• Differential Equations *
• Statistics *
• Human Resource Management **
• Marketing and New Technology **

The third year involves a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. You study topics such as game theory, mathematical finance, heuristic optimisation and supply chain management. All modules 20 credits.

• Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimisation
• Strategic and Innovation Management
• Game Theory and Multicriteria Decision Making
• Corporate Finance and Supply Chain Management

Choose 40 credits of options. Example optional modules, all 20 credits:

• Nonlinear Programming I and Heuristic Optimisation
• Graph Theory
• Number Theory
• Applied Statistics
• Mathematical Finance
• Combinatorics and Communication Theory
• Medical Statistics
• Statistical Methods in Economics
• Differential Equations
• Algebra & Combinatorics 2
• Statistics

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to core modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.