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Mathematics with Business Management: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BSc/MSci
Address
Mathematics with Business Management: University of Birmingham, School of Mathematics, The Watson Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Management and Organizations
Duration 
3 years for BSc, 4 years for MSci
Telephone 
+44(0)121 414 6587
Fax 
+44(0)121 414 3389
E-mail 

mat...@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.mat.bham.ac.uk



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How do you know you are running your business as efficiently and profitably as possible? From designing the bidding rules for acquiring 3G phone licences, or the routing of delivery lorries, to cutting carpet roll efficiently, mathematics plays a key role in running businesses.

This programme is designed to prepare you for high-level management positions and is an integrated programme of mathematics and business-related topics. Two-thirds of your degree involves studying the mathematics, computing, and statistics used in analysing the sorts of problems thrown up in the business context. The rest of your time is spent in Birmingham Business School studying the theory and practice of running a business, covering such subjects as economics, marketing and finance.

The BSc provides you with an excellent preparation for entering employment, whilst the MSci gives you greater choice and the chance to explore the cutting edge of business mathematics, particularly with project work. The MSci option is ideal if you are thinking of entering research or have a career in mind for which you need to develop specific skills. The choice of the BSc or MSci is made at the end of your second year.

First year

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 Business School.

Second year

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. You decide whether to take the BSc or the MSci at the end of Year 2.

Third year

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.

Fourth year

In the final year of the MSci you take high-level modules in management mathematics and business. Integral to the fourth year is the large project module, which you study under the guidance of an individual supervisor. Here you might choose to undertake advanced theoretical work or tackle a real-world problem by analysing data provided by companies; the latter offering excellent employment contacts and possibilities.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is shared between Mathematics (see the Single Honours Mathematics entry) and the Birmingham Business School. Some of the mathematics modules on this programme are available to G1N2 students only.

Career opportunities

Almost all of the career paths open to graduates in Mathematics are available to you, but you will be especially qualified for employment in high-level management. Graduates from Birmingham have gone on to work in areas including accountancy; actuarial science; city fund management; business analysis; police statistics; computer analysis; local government; tennis coaching; defence research; medical research; teaching; management consultancy; national security; and mathematical research.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: AAA–AAB
  • Required subjects and grades: A level Mathematics at grade A
  • General Studies: not accepted, but a grade A may be considered if you fail to meet your offer
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 34–36 points including 6 points in Mathematics at HL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Additional information

  1. For more information please see the Single Honours Mathematics entry in this prospectus and visit our Admissions web pages at www.mat.bham.ac.uk/admissions Please also see About courses in Business
  2. If you would like a copy of our Admissions Brochure please send your name and address to maths@bham.ac.uk
  3. We are happy to discuss your individual offer with you.

Contact details

  • Admissions Tutor: Dr Chris Good
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 6594
  • Email: maths@bham.ac.uk

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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