BSC FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
The BSc Financial Mathematics programme is designed to equip you with the specialist mathematical knowledge and quantitative skills that are required by many financial organisations. It focuses on the application of theories to financial practice.
September 2025
Full time
Three or four years
Available
Suzhou
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the BSc Financial Mathematics, you will have:
- a good understanding of key areas of technical mathematics and statistics
- a broader knowledge of finance, economics and accounting techniques
- the portfolio of skills to analyse real-world financial problems using quantitative methods.
The rigorous academic training of BSc Financial Mathematics helped students lay a solid foundation in mathematics, finance and economics. Moreover, the connections between this programme and the finance industry provided all students with a variety of internship opportunities, which is crucial to students' career development.
Yi Hong
Programme director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
Core Modules
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Finance
Introduction to the Methods of Applied Mathematics
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Foundations of Financial Computing
Real Analysis for Financial Mathematics
Core Modules
Computer Programming for Financial Mathematics
Econometrics I
Financial Management
Introduction to Financial Mathematics
Introduction to Statistical Methods
Statistical Distribution Theory
Stochastic Processes And Calculus
Optional Modules
Debt securities, equity and derivatives
Introduction To Operational Research
Numerical Analysis
Financial Modelling with Excel VBA
Core Modules
Econometrics of Time Series
Linear Statistical Models
Risk Management
Probability Measures And Asset Pricing
Optional Modules
Final Year Project
Finance and Markets
Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice
Final Year Project
Applied Multivariate Statistics
Financial Engineering
The learning environment at XJTLU combines the advantages of both Western and Chinese education systems which prepares you to work in both business environments. The course is academically rigorous, and in addition, the professors will teach you practical skills so you’ll be ready to enter the financial industry after graduation.
Ao Yang
Student, BSc Financial Mathematics
Careers
BSc Financial Mathematics graduates' quantitative skills are in high demand; you will be well prepared for positions in finance, securities, banking and insurance. The programme also provides a strong basis for postgraduate study in the fields of mathematics and finance.
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Overview
The BSc Financial Mathematics programme is designed to equip you with the specialist mathematical knowledge and quantitative skills that are required by many financial organisations. It focuses on the application of theories to financial practice.
Why should I study Financial Mathematics at XJTLU?