Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Commerce

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Commerce at UNSW is a five-year double degree that combines a foundational understanding of business essentials with advanced coursework and an honours research project in mathematics. Students can specialize in one of 12 Commerce majors, such as Finance or Business Analytics, while also developing in-demand skills in statistics, critical thinking, and economic analysis. This program prepares graduates for careers in various industries, including data forensics, environmental modeling, and financial advising.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Grow your career in the business world when you combine a maths and commerce degree at UNSW. You’ll build a foundational understanding of business essentials alongside honours levels studies in a mathematics specialisation and learn how to drive positive change in your industry. This five-year degree allows you to build a foundational understanding of business essentials. Specialise in one of 12 Commerce majors such as Finance, Business Analytics or Economics, gain industry experience, and build a professional portfolio. Alongside this, you'll undertake advanced coursework with an honours level research project in your chosen Mathematics specialisation.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Commerce is a five-year full-time (or longer part-time) double degree program consisting of approximately 40 courses, including Honours level Advanced Mathematics courses. The program includes:

• Commerce Integrated First Year courses
• One Commerce major
• Business electives or a Commerce minor
• An Advanced Mathematics major
• Mathematics core courses
• Mathematics/Science electives

Careers:

The explosion of technology and big data in the 21st century has propelled demand for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals. Mathematics and statistics graduates work in a huge variety of areas, wherever logical skill and analysis of quantitative data is needed to provide accurate and timely answers. Combined with the broad and essential business knowledge you gain with a commerce degree, this double degree equips you with transferrable, in-demand skills in statistics, critical thinking and economic analysis that can be applied in almost any industry.

Potential careers:

• Data Forensics/Fraud Detection
• Environmental Modelling
• Biostatistics
• Cryptography
• Quantitative Risk
• Game Design
• Data Management
• Teaching
• Research
• Accountant/Auditor
• Business Analyst
• Consultant
• Customer Experience Officer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Innovation Officer
• Economist
• Financial Adviser
• Human Resource Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Marketing/Brand Manager
• Tax Adviser
• Strategist