Mathematics/Business and Management

The BSc Mathematics/Business and Management at Aberystwyth University will allow you to explore mathematics, statistics, economics and psychology within a management context. You’ll develop knowledge, competences and understanding of how your mathematical and statistical skills can be applied to improve business objectives. Throughout the course, you’ll incrementally build up the skills required for a successful career in business. Our degree in Mathematics/Business and Management will allow you to understand the synergies between quantitative techniques and the application of management, providing you with an edge in understanding the mathematical representation of business situations and the evaluation of evidence within complex organisational systems. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of the major branches of mathematics and management, studying topics as diverse as business ethics and computational mathematics.

Within Mathematics you will learn the essential disciplines of algebra, calculus and mathematical analysis, while the Business and Management element of this course will enable you to discover areas of strategy, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, human resource management and entrepreneurship - in addition to a range of other cutting-edge and specialist modules. The degree has been developed for a student who wants to excel and succeed to the top level of global business management practice. When you choose to study with us you’ll be welcomed into an environment in which staff strive to help you reach your full potential.

Why study Mathematics/Business and Management at Aberystwyth University? Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since 1872, so that the department builds on over 140 years of teaching excellence. Business is a vibrant and dynamic subject choice, in which to maximise your professional development and we combine your studies with work experience and additional extra-curricular opportunities. Both departments are active research centres with committed teachers who directly use the results of this world-class knowledge to provide you with cutting edge knowledge of their subjects. Our graduates are in high demand in the industry with very positive graduate salary outcomes.

What will I learn? The breakdown below provides an illustration of what you might study during this three-year degree scheme.

In your first year you will explore topics in: Algebra and calculus; Fundamental principles of management; Mathematical analysis; Fundamentals of Management and Business; Marketing Principles and Contemporary Practice; Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance.

In your second and third years, you will be able to choose from a range of modules on topics which might include: Partial differential equations; Linear Algebra Applied Statistic; Stochastic Models in Finance; The organisational behaviour and theory; Taxation Market structures and pricing strategies; Human resource management; The understanding of current management thinking from both practical and theoretical perspectives; Policy implications of economic theory; A compulsory independent research project which will give you the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of business management and marketing; The skills, analytical tools and techniques to identify and address problems and opportunities in business management and marketing.