Mathematics and Business BSc (Hons)

Mathematics at university encourages you to think in an entirely different way. <br/><br/>As well as developing a rigorous mindset, you will gain invaluable problem-solving skills and analytical skills through your mathematics courses. <br/><br/>Your business, management and economics courses will teach you how to apply these skills in a business setting. <br/><br/>Our courses are taught by top-class researchers as well as world-leading industry professionals.<br/><br/>**Areas of study**<br/><br/>Your time will be split evenly between mathematics and business. You may also have time to explore an additional subject in Year 1. <br/><br/>Through your mathematics courses, you will learn a new way of approaching and analysing complex problems, a valuable skill applicable to many exciting career paths. This makes mathematics graduates extremely employable. <br/><br/>Later in this programme, you can choose to: <br/><br/><br/>* specialise in particular aspects of mathematics or business <br/><br/><br/>* examine the links between the two subjects <br/><br/><br/>* study a broad range of topics <br/><br/><br/>**Business**<br/><br/>Studying Business will prepare you for the social, political and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations. <br/><br/>You will develop the personal and professional competencies required to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including: <br/><br/><br/>* finance <br/><br/><br/>* strategy <br/><br/><br/>* marketing <br/><br/><br/>* human resource management <br/><br/><br/>* data analytics <br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurship and innovation <br/><br/><br/>The Business School student development team provide opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. You may take undergraduate Edinburgh <br/><br/>Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches: <br/><br/><br/>* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2) <br/><br/><br/>* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4) <br/><br/><br/>You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.