Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

This mathematics degree includes a minor field in business studies so is the ideal choice if you are interested in developing mathematical skills with a business emphasis. Roughly 40 per cent of the curriculum will focus on business topics, while the remainder of the course explores core themes in mathematics and mathematical computing.

The course is designed as a flexible programme of study. You can take an option module from the Kingston Language Scheme and choose to spend the third year of the course on a professional placement.

What will you study?

This course emphasises career skills and progresses from introductory maths modules in Year 1, which lay the foundations for a range of more exploratory subjects in Year 3. You will study mathematics modules that cover mathematical modelling (including operational research) and computer programming with applications. You will be taught and encouraged to use computer software for presenting reports.

In the business element of the course, your studies will progress from a wide focus on the external and internal environment of companies in Year 1, to specific areas of business such as marketing and accounting in Year 2 and competitive strategy in Year 3.

A range of optional business modules is available in the final year, enabling you to choose from subjects such as Business to Business Marketing, Financial Resource Management, International Business, and Management Accounting.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• Introduction to Linear Algebra
• Fundamental Programming Concepts
• Business Environment
• People and the World of Work
• Option module

Year 2

• Mathematical Methods I
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Concepts of Mathematics
• Accounting in a Business Context
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• Two option modules

Year 3

• Optional professional placement year

Year 4

• Partial Differential Equations and Approximation Theory
• Corporate Strategy
• Three Mathematics options
• Two Business options
• Project