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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Mathematics (BSc FinMath)

An undergraduate financial-mathematics degree combining probability, numerical methods and computing with finance. The published structure includes portfolio and risk management, predictive modelling, a project and industrial training.

What you’ll study

Core

  • Calculus I
  • Calculus II
  • Probability and Statistics I
  • Probability and Statistics II
  • Theory of Interest
  • Programming Techniques for Data Processing
  • Fundamentals of Financial Mathematics
  • Computational Finance
  • Predictive Modelling
  • Portfolio Management
  • Numerical Methods
  • Risk Management
  • Industrial Training

Electives

  • Introduction to Scientific Computing
  • Applied Regression Analysis
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Statistical Simulation for Insurance and Finance
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Programming for Finance and Fintech

Source: study.utar.edu.my ↗

Before you apply

Background
Qualification-specific routes include STPM with two C grades, A-levels with two D grades, IB diploma with 24 points excluding bonus points, or approved foundation/matriculation with CGPA 2.00; other diploma/equivalent routes have separate rules.
English
International applicants: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40, MUET 3.5 or recognised equivalent, with stated English-medium/country exemptions and English-pass conditions.

Source: admission.utar.edu.my ↗

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Official current intake page lists February, June and November intakes. Structure is indicative and may change. The entry-requirements document is dated October 2026; programme fees are university estimates without a stated academic year, so no cohort tuition is recorded.

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