Mathematics for Finance
In the last two decades, financial markets and their impact on world economies have significantly increased their reliance on sophisticated mathematically based methods in assessing risk and implementing financial strategies.
These methods are rooted from the fields of probability, statistics and differential equations. The Mathematics for Finance Certificate provides students, with a strong mathematical background, the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to apply mathematics in solving problems arising in economics, finance and risk management.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12-13 credit hours are required: | ||
| Required courses: | 6 | |
| Probability | ||
| Mathematics of Finance 1 | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Data Science for All | ||
| Applied Statistics I | ||
| Statistical Computing | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Dynamical Systems | ||
| Stochastic Processes | ||
| Mathematical Modeling | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis | ||
| Time Series Analysis | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12-13 | |
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MATH 435 cannot count toward the Mathematics major and the Mathematics for Finance Certificate.
NOTES REGARDING MATHEMATICS FOR FINANCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
- A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for admission to the program.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA in the courses counting toward the certificate is required at the time of graduation and/or awarding of the certificate.
- None of the courses applied to the certificate may be taken pass/fail.
- No transfer coursework may be counted toward the program.
- A maximum of 3 credits Independent Study may be counted toward the program and must be approved by Petition prior to completion the Independent Study.