BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Management Programme Specification 2023-24

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2023-24
3	Revised February 2023
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6	Programme Title			BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Management
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8	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2023		Award type			BSc
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10	What level is this qualification?			Level 6		Length of programme			3 years (4 years for Year in Industry) (4 years for Year Abroad)
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12	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full time
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14	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?
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16	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			Mathematics
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18	Lead department			Mathematics		Other contributing departments			School of Business and Society
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20	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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22	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus
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24	Partner organisations
25	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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29	Reference points
30	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
31	Undergraduate Programme Design Policy; QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research.
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34	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
35	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
36	No exemptions.
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39	Exceptions to Regulations
40	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
41	No exemptions.
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44	Internal Transfers
45	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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47		Transfers in:	Students can transfer into this programme during Stage 1 of BSc in Mathematics, BSc in Mathematics and Statistics, and MMath in Mathematics programmes. Students can transfer into Stage 2 of this programme following the successful completion of Stage 1 of the aforementioned programmes. Students can transfer between this programme and the Actuarial Science programme at any point during the first year, as they share a common Stage 1. Students can transfer between the standard degree, the Year in Industry, and the Year Abroad during the first two stages.			Transfers out:	Students can transfer between this programme and the Actuarial Science programme at any point during the first year, as they share a common Stage 1. Other than that, students cannot transfer out of this programme beyond the normal time permitted to transfer (typically two weeks after the start of teaching in Stage 1).
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50	Statement of Purpose
51	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
52	The BSc degree in Mathematics and Management from York will develop your mathematical, statistical, financial and operations skills to a level that will give you an excellent platform to apply your knowledge as a quantitative business analyst. In the course of the degree, your mathematical skills (calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics) will be developed to a high level of sophistication, and your mathematical and statistical reasoning will be sharpened. In parallel, you will learn in depth about the business context in which business analysts and operations managers work by working on real-life cases in various modules, through the study of economics, finance and accounting. By the end, you will be a multi-faceted and highly employable graduate with the ability to formulate, implement, analyse and criticise complex operational and financial models, to deploy them in the real world and to communicate their results to stakeholders. Throughout the programme you will be guided by dedicated staff, many of whom are leading international researchers in their fields. The unique balance of the programme, combining the strengths of both the University of York Management School and the Department of Mathematics, together with York's reputation as a top Russell Group university, make the BSc in Mathematics and Management an outstanding choice. While many graduates will go on to become operations managers and business analysts, the skills acquired will also be readily applicable to many other careers that call for an advanced mathematics degree and problem-solving ability.
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63	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
64	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
65	Certificate of Higher Education			Exit award only				Pass Stage 1 of the programme
66	Diploma of Higher Education			Exit award only				Pass Stage 1 and 2 of the programme
67	Ordinary Degree			Exit award only				Pass Stage 1 and 2 of the programme and any 60 credits from Stage 3
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69	Programme Learning Outcomes
70	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
71	1	Formulate mathematical models to describe operational and financial risks, apply these models to problems in the real world and reflect critically on model assumptions and limitations.
72	2	Deploy the methods of logical reasoning and the techniques of mathematical problem solving to analyse the properties and consequences of financial and operational models.
73	3	Apply economic, financial and accounting knowledge in an operational context to develop modelling solutions that are informed by financial theory and reflect business and managerial realities.
74	4	Use the techniques of mathematical statistics to draw inferences from the application of operational and financial models to data and quantify the uncertainty in these inferences.
75	5	Apply advanced data-analytical, computational and programming skills to the implementation of operational and financial models.
76	6	Communicate the results and insights of operational and financial analyses to stakeholders with differing levels of quantitative expertise.
77	7	Operate as an effective manager by maintaining awareness of key ethical issues, continuing to deepen and expand their knowledge and recognising how operational and financial practice impacts on stakeholders and society.
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79	Diverse entry routes
80	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
81	The role of the personal tutor is to recognize the needs of students when they arrive in the first year and signpost them to appropriate support services. We have a First-Year Transition Officer, whose role is to help support students, no matter what their entry route, to successfully transition to university academic life. We signpost students to Maths Skills Centre, which offers advice and guidance on maths topics, statistical concepts and analysis. We also advise the students to use the support of the Writing Centre, which offers advice and guidance on academic writing, critical thinking and analysis skills, developing effective study habits and communication skills.
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90	Inclusion
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92	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.
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94	Employability
95	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
96	The modules on this programme teach research skills, precise logical thinking, problem analysis, and intellectual communication. You will also receive a thorough grounding in topics in business, finance, accounting and management. This knowledge and skill-set are required in a wide range of sectors and our former students have been successful in securing jobs in companies, governmental agencies, and academia. We will help you identify and reflect on the professional skills gained and personal strengths developed from your course and clearly articulate how these can be transferred to a work context.
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