MATH2970 Optimisation and Financial Mathematics Adv (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH2970 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 优化与金融数学（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
The content of this unit of study parallels that of MATH2070, but students enrolled at Advanced level will undertake more advanced problem solving and assessment tasks, and some additional topics may be included.
MATH2970 has 5 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "If I had to choose an easier advanced subject, I'd choose MATH2970 or DATAA2902. I've heard that STAT2911 is one of the harder second year subjects. MATH2970 on the other hand isn't too bad, just some slightly harder tutorial, assignment and final exam problems. I've only heard …"
On Reddit: "If you're serious about maths then you pretty much have to do MATH2961 and MATH2962. 2962 you'll probably find quite hard, but if Florica is still teaching it you'll have fun as well. Her mannerisms are an important part of the USyd maths experience. The IT syllabus is completel…"
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Q: Is MATH2970 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2970, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2970 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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