Mathematics with Business, BSc Hons at University of Greenwich

Our mathematics with business degree gives you a knowledge of mathematics and business processes and the ability to apply them to real-life problems.

Our highly regarded mathematics courses were ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the 2019 Guardian University Guide. This includes our mathematics with business degree, which covers topics such as logical analysis, deduction, mathematical modelling, business processes and calculation. You will also learn to use some of the mathematical software packages to analyse data.

You will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics, enabling you to solve a range of complex business problems. Business is a minor component of the degree and accounts for a quarter of your studies.

Many industries can benefit from graduates able to combine intellectual and mathematical abilities with business awareness and acumen, so our graduates can explore a variety of career options.

What you should know about this course

•  The BSc Hons Mathematics with Business course will give you the opportunity to develop skills such as logical analysis, deduction, problem-solving, mathematical and business modelling
•  You will learn to identify and analyse relevant data from different sources and acquire IT skills using specialist contemporary mathematical software packages
•  Throughout you will acquire a broad understanding of business process, mathematical methods and techniques and the ability to apply them appropriately
•  Overall, the course will improve your ability to think independently, to interpret and present mathematical findings, to translate quantitative information into qualitative form, and to work in teams.
•  Our Mathematical Science degrees are consistently highly ranked for student satisfaction: 1st in London by the Complete University Guide 2019 and 6th in the UK in the 2019 Guardian University league tables for Mathematics.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You can opt to register on 'sandwich mode', which means you do a one-year full-time paid placement between your second and final year. While on a sandwich placement, you retain your student status and have full support from the university and your tutors as usual. Students are responsible for finding their own placements, though we will support you through the application process.

You can opt to do a 30-credit short placement during your final year. You can either do a Mathematics Work Placement where you work in the industry for one day a week or an Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme (UAS) placement where you work with mathematics teachers in a school or college for one day a week.

Students from Mathematical Sciences have secured placement years at the Department for Work & Pensions, NHS England, NATS, Home Office, HMRC, Department of Health, GSK, Intel and Lloyds Banking Group.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements must last for a minimum of 36 weeks full-time, though they can be as long as 13 months. Mathematics Work Placement and UAS placement students work for one day a week for 15 weeks.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are normally paid full-time positions. The salary should reflect the going rate for an entry level role in the relevant industry.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Career opportunities for this course are varied. Most industries are always on the lookout for graduates with intellectual, mathematical and numerical skills that can be applied to a wide range of practical situations. 

You may choose to work in a variety of fields such as data science, statistical modelling, operational research, research, internet technology, the pharmaceutical industry, accounting, banking, the Civil Service, teaching, logistics, consultancy, actuarial science, risk management and marketing.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience, which can include internships and be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for finding their own internships, though we will support you through the application process.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. 

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in the industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.