BSc Mathematics with Business & Management (3 Years)
Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements English language: All entrants must have a recognised English language qualification, such as GCSE grade C or better, IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 or an equivalent qualification A level: Grades AAB where mathematics must be at grade A including grades AB in modules C3 and C4 (in either order). Grades ABB accepted if this includes Further Mathematics. General Studies is welcomed but is not included as part of the offer. Two AS levels are sometimes accepted in place of a non-mathematical A level. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: Minimum grade C in English Language. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International baccalaureate: 33 points overall including 16 points at Higher level. Higher level points must include 6 in Mathematics. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Academic titleBSc Mathematics with Business & Management
Course descriptionCourse description
This is a three-year joint-honours degree programme which lets you build a firm foundation in Mathematics, and at the same time gain exposure to the modern theory and practice of business, management and accounting. Business and Management forms one third of your degree overall, and the lecture courses for this part are provided by the world-renowned Manchester Business School. Topics presently covered include Financial Decision Making, Marketing and Strategy, and Organisational Behaviour. The Mathematics part has a core which provides you with the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills, and the basis for more advanced work later on. The core material is covered in the first three semesters, up to the mid-point of your second year. You develop your capacity to learn and apply mathematical ideas, to understand the significance and power of mathematics, and to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of those mathematical topics that any employer would expect of a mathematics graduate. In the second semester of your second year, you choose from a range of options in preparation for later, more advanced, course units in which you can pursue your mathematical interests. You can choose to do a final year project on a mathematical topic supervised by a member of staff.
Special features
-Generous entrance scholarships are available.
-Small group teaching in the first year.
-Wide range of options in the third year.
-All undergraduate students have affiliate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Career opportunities
The study of Mathematics develops skills and knowledge which are of value in a wide variety of professions. A Mathematics-related degree is a good preparation for any area of employment requiring people who can think clearly and logically. This degree programme has very good career prospects in mathematics, management, and a wide variety of openings in the business world. Popular choices with our graduates are accountancy, actuarial science and, more generally, the financial sector eg banking and insurance.
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