BSc in Business Mathematics and Statistics
Programme Code: UBBMS2
Department: Statistics
For first year students in 2017/18.
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Classification scheme for the BA/BSc degrees (other than four-year BA/BSc degrees)
Paper |
Course number and title | |
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See note |
The LSE Course: Understanding the causes of things | |
Year 1 | ||
1 |
Elementary Statistical Theory | |
2 |
Mathematical Methods | |
3 |
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4 |
Either AC100 Elements of Accounting and Finance or MA103 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | |
Year 2 | ||
5 |
Further Mathematical Methods | |
6 & 7 |
EITHER | |
ST202 Probability, Distribution Theory and Inference and ST211 Applied Regression (H) and one half unit from the list below: | ||
Real Analysis (H) | ||
Optimisation Theory (H) | ||
Differential Equations (H) | ||
Discrete Mathematics (H) | ||
Algebra and Number Theory (H) | ||
Sample Surveys and Experiments (H) | ||
Actuarial Investigations - Financial (H) | ||
Survival Models (H) | ||
OR | ||
ST206 Probability and Distribution Theory (H) and ST211 Applied Regression (H) and courses to the value of one full unit from the list below: | ||
Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | ||
Real Analysis (H) | ||
Optimisation Theory (H) | ||
Differential Equations (H) | ||
Discrete Mathematics (H) | ||
Algebra and Number Theory (H) | ||
Sample Surveys and Experiments (H) | ||
Actuarial Investigations - Financial (H) | ||
Survival Models (H) | ||
8 |
Courses to the value of one unit from: | |
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Elements of Accounting and Finance | |
Elements of Accounting, Financial Institutions and Financial Management (if AC100 has not been taken) | ||
Managerial Accounting | ||
Microeconomic Principles I | ||
Microeconomic Principles II | ||
Macroeconomic Principles | ||
Principles of Finance | ||
Operational Research Methods | ||
Organisational Theory and Behaviour (not available 2017/18) | ||
Firms, Management and Competitive Advantage (H) | ||
Managerial Economics | ||
Topics in Management Research (H) | ||
Introduction to Global Population Change (not available 2017/18) | ||
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Students may also take certain unlisted courses, including a Language course at least at intermediate level, with the approval of the Course Tutor. | |
Year 3 | ||
9 |
Courses to the value of one unit from the following: | |
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Regression and Generalised Linear Models (H) | |
Actuarial Mathematics: (Life) (H) | ||
Stochastic Processes (H) | ||
Time Series and Forecasting (H) | ||
Actuarial Mathematics: General (H) | ||
Bayesian Inference (H) | ||
Applied Statistics Project (H) | ||
Stochastic and Actuarial Methods in Finance (can only be taken in conjunction with ST302) | ||
10 |
Courses to the value of one unit from the list below or from Paper 9 (above): | |
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Real Analysis (H) | |
Optimisation Theory (H) | ||
Differential Equations (H) | ||
Discrete Mathematics (H) | ||
Algebra and Number Theory (H) | ||
Game Theory (not if MA301 also taken) | ||
Game Theory I (H) (not if MA300 also taken) | ||
Chaos in Dynamical Systems (H) | ||
Optimisation in Function Spaces (H) (not available 2017/18) | ||
Mathematics of Finance and Valuation (H) | ||
Probability for Finance (H) | ||
Algorithms and Programming | ||
Algebra and its Applications (H) | ||
Complex Analysis (H) | ||
History of Mathematics in Finance and Economics (H) | ||
Partial Differential Equations (H) | ||
Practical Optimisation Modelling (H) (third year only) (not available 2017/18) | ||
Simulation Modelling and Analysis (H) | ||
Aspects of Market Research (H) (not if ST205 or ST327 is taken) | ||
Market Research: An Integrated Approach (not if ST307 is taken) | ||
11 |
Courses to the value of one unit from papers 9 and 10 or from the list below: | |
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Managerial Accounting | |
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Management Accounting, Financial Management and Organizational Control | |
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Financial Accounting, Analysis and Valuation | |
Auditing, Governance and Risk Management | ||
Microeconomic Principles II | ||
Macroeconomic Principles | ||
Monetary Economics | ||
Principles of Finance | ||
Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Mathematics | ||
Quantitative Finance | ||
Commercial Law | ||
Information Technology and the Law | ||
Operational Research Methods | ||
Organisational Theory and Behaviour (not available 2017/18) | ||
Firms, Management and Competitive Advantage (H) | ||
Managerial Economics | ||
Marketing (H) | ||
Topics in Management Research (H) | ||
International Context of Management (H) (cannot be taken with MG303) | ||
Marketing Action Learning Project (H) (third year only) | ||
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Students may also take certain unlisted courses, including a Language course at least at intermediate level, with the approval of the Course Tutor. | |
12 |
Any courses to the value of one unit from the options listed under Papers 9 and 10 or from the list below: | |
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Managerial Accounting | |
Management Accounting, Financial Management and Organisational Control | ||
Financial Accounting, Analysis and Valuation | ||
Auditing, Governance and Risk Management | ||
Microeconomic Principles II | ||
Macroeconomic Principles | ||
Principles of Econometrics | ||
Industrial Economics | ||
Monetary Economics | ||
Principles of Finance | ||
Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Markets | ||
Quantitative Finance | ||
Probability, Distribution Theory and Inference (if not already taken under Paper 7) | ||
Actuarial Investigations: Financial (H) | ||
Survival Models (H) | ||
Notes |
§ Course allocation dependant on Economics A-level or equivalent background. See course guides for further information. | |
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LSE100 is taken by all students in the Lent Term of Year 1 and the Michaelmas Term of Year 2. The course is compulsory but does not affect the final degree classification. | |
Note for prospective students:
For changes to undergraduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the undergraduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the undergraduate summary page for future students.
