Mathematics and Business Studies
Develop a strong mathematical basis for a career in management
There is considerable scope for mathematically sophisticated people in management. This degree course offers you the opportunity to combine two years pursuing your strong mathematical interests with a final year concentrating on modules in Warwick Business School.
In years one and two you follow the BSc Mathematics degree course with some options in Business. In year one Mathematical Programming I (10%) is recommended and, in year two, a good performance in Introduction to Business Studies, Starting a Business or Foundations for Accounting and Finance is required to proceed to year three. Your final year is spent in the Business School taking modules from a wide selection in the areas of Management, Finance, Marketing, Operational Research, Entrepreneurship and Industrial Relations. Some of the BSc Maths students who take Business modules in year two decide then to change to this degree course.
In terms of assessment, successive years contribute to the final classification in the proportions 10:40:50. Typically 20%–30% of your credit comes from coursework.
Modules
Modules currently available in the Mathematics Institute include Foundations, Analysis, Mathematics by Computer, Geometry and Motion, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations A, Probability A, and Experimental Mathematics.
Options vary between courses and are subject to change.
For more details about the modules on offer at this time, take a look at the Mathematics Institute website.
Assessment
Most modules are assessed by 15% coursework and 85% final exam or by 100% exam, with almost all exams taken in the third term. A few modules have a higher proportion of coursework; essays and projects, such as the final year MMath project, are assessed by coursework and by an oral presentation.
Student Profile: Rhiannon Tapper, 4th year, Mathematics
'I considered Warwick because of the Mathematics Department’s impressive reputation. I worried about how I would cope with the new advanced materials, but my fears were soon resolved when I started the course and found how much support the Department offered to help students acclimatise. As well as regular tutorials with our personal tutors, we had supervisions with a 4th year to help with the development of university maths.
My favourite aspect of the course is the flexibility in choosing modules. There is a huge choice of maths modules, and also additional areas of study outside the subject. In the 3rd and 4th years I have 100% choice in the modules I take from a wide range of mathematical fields'.
UCAS Code: G1NC BSc/MBS
TYPICAL OFFERS
The typical offers listed below are for 2012 entry.
A level: A* in Mathematics and either A* in Further Mathematics, A in one non-Mathematics subject and grade 2 in STEP/Distinction in a Mathematics AEA or A in Further Mathematics, A in one non-Mathematics subject and grade 1 in STEP. For information on the current offer see the Maths website.
A levels in Applied Subjects and Mixed Portfolios: Candidates considered on an individual basis. Grades required will be similar to those for candidates taking academic A and AS level qualifications.
International Baccalaureate: 39 points overall including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and 6,6 in two other Higher Level subjects, plus grade 2 in STEP/Distinction in a Mathematics AEA .
Scottish Qualifications: Scottish Higher grade A in Mathematics, A, A, B, B in four other Scottish Highers PLUS grade A in two Advanced Highers including A1 in Maths (C100), plus grade 2 in STEP/Distinction in a Mathematics AEA.
Cambridge Pre-U: Students offering the Cambridge Pre-U or combinations of this and A-levels will receive offers comparable to our standard A-level offer.
Welsh Baccalaureate: See here
Overseas Qualifications: See here
Access Courses: Access to HE Diploma (QAA-recognised) including appropriate subjects with distinction grades in level 3 units, and Mathematics grade A in A level or equivalent. Offers will also include a requirement in a STEP paper.
Warwick HEFP: Applications from the Science and Engineering programme will be considered.
General Studies/Critical Thinking: Offers normally exclude General Studies, Critical Thinking and certain other subjects, e.g. Performance Studies or Performing Arts, with a written examination component of less than 40%. Applicants are encouraged to avoid combinations of subjects with significantly overlapping curricula, such as Business Studies and Economics.
ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS
Candidates must offer an Advanced or Higher level qualification in Maths. In Further Maths we strongly encourage you to include at least four Further Pure or Mechanics units.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Gap year: Applications for deferred entry welcomed, but applicants are strongly advised to maintain and sharpen their mathematical competence during their year out.
Interviews: Candidates returning to study and those with non-standard academic backgrounds may be interviewed.
Open days: All applicants made an offer will be invited to a Departmental Open Day in January, February or March.
Admissions: (024) 7652 3723
Email:
ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk
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