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Mathematics Major -
Mathematics of Finance Concentration

Program Effective: Fall 2007 (Gen Ed 2002)

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  • MAFI Curriculum Guide (PDF)
    1. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (62 Credits)
      1. Required Mathematics Courses. (23 Credits)
        CODE COURSE CREDITS
        MATH 122 Calculus I 4
        MATH 221 Calculus II 4
        MATH 222 Calculus III 4
        MATH 335 Elements of Linear Algebra 4
        MATH 340 Probability 3
        MATH 420 Differential Equations 4

      2. Specialization Courses (12 credits)
        CODE COURSE CREDITS
        MATH 466 Financial Mathematics I 3
        MATH 467 Financial Mathematics II 3
        STAT 440 Statistical Methods 3
        STAT 443 Intro. to Mathematical Statistics 3

      3. Elective Mathematics Courses: Choose a minimum of 9 credits from MATH 398-469 and 480-499, and STAT 440-449, 490-499. MATH 464 Operations Research I (3) and STAT 441 Statistical Computing (3) are recommended.
        CODE COURSE CREDITS
        MATH 398 Vector Calculus 3
        MATH 421 Partial Differential Equations 3
        MATH 423 Complex Variables 3
        MATH 425 Advanced Calculus I 3
        MATH 426 Advanced Calculus II 3
        MATH 431 Foundations of Modern Algebra 3
        MATH 433 Theory of Numbers 3
        MATH 436 Elements of Logic 3
        MATH 450 Foundations of Geometry 3
        MATH 451 (old #428) Topology 3
        MATH 460 Intro. to Applied Mathematics 3
        MATH 463 Numerical Analysis 3
        MATH 464 Operations Research I 3
        MATH 465 Operations Research II 3
        MATH 469 Mathematical Modeling 3
        MATH 485 (old #410) Applied Combinatories and Graph Theory 3
        MATH 490 Honors Seminar in Mathematics 3
        MATH 495 Topics in Math for Undergraduates 1-3
        MATH 497/8 Undergraduate Research in Mathematics 1-3
        STAT 441 Statistical Computing 3
        STAT 495 Topics in Statistical Science 1-3
        STAT 497 Undergraduate Research in Statistical Science 1-3

    2. REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES. (18 Credits)


    3. CMPT 183 Foundations of Computer Science I 3
      CMPT 184 Foundations of Computer Science II 3
      ACCT 201 Fundamentals of Accounting I 3
      ECON 101 Principles of Economics: Macro 3
      ECON 102 Principles of Economics: Micro 3
      FINC 321 Fundamentals of Finance 3

    4. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. (42-45 credits)
    5. FREE ELECTIVES. (13-16 credits)

    MINIMUM TOTAL FOR GRADUATION: 120 Semester Hours