Mathematics and Business BSc (Hons)

Studying mathematics at university encourages you to think in an entirely different way. Through the introduction to new mathematical concepts not explored at school level, you will develop a rigorous mindset, and gain invaluable problem-solving skills and analytical skills.<br/><br/>Your business, management and economics courses will teach you how to apply these skills in a business setting.<br/><br/><strong>Areas of study</strong><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/><strong>Mathematics</strong><br/><br/>Through your mathematics courses, you will learn new ways of approaching and analysing complex problems, a particularly valuable skill that will serve you well throughout your degree and beyond.<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/><strong>Business</strong><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 Schools Student Development team provides opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. You may participate in versions of the undergraduate Edinburgh Award programme 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.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Develop your mathematical skills and learn how to apply them in a business setting with this joint programme.<br/><br/><br/>* Our teaching fosters interactive engagement that promotes long-term understanding.<br/><br/><br/>* Teaching is enhanced by technology, including voting systems and online quizzes, and we actively encourage collaborative learning.<br/><br/><br/>* Our programmes focus on employability skills. Our Student Development team and the Universitys Careers Service give students employability support. This includes presentations from industry employers and alumni career showcases, which demonstrate the range of careers open to mathematics graduates.<br/><br/><br/>* We host regular workshops to help you prepare for applying to internships, jobs and further study.<br/><br/><br/>* Tailor your degree in your honours years to your particular area of mathematical and business interest.<br/>