MATH3075 Financial Derivatives (University of Sydney): rated 3.8/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH3075 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: 金融衍生品
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit will introduce you to the mathematical theory of modern finance with the special emphasis on the valuation and hedging of financial derivatives, such as: forward contracts and options of European and American style. You will learn about the concept of arbitrage and how to model risk-free and risky securities.
MATH3075 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "Hey, I've done both MATH3075 and STAT2011. I think you will most likely find STAT2011 more challenging than MATH3075 as previously mentioned. The mathematics is less rigorous in 3075 and there are only two assignments worth 20% each and the final exam, so you want to do well in …"
On Reddit: "When I did it a few years ago the questions were exactly the same as the practice exam he hands out, but with numbers changed. Advanced students have to answer slightly more questions in the given time frame, i.e. their Q1 will have a part d) while regular students only have to …"
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Q: Is MATH3075 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH3075, and when is it offered?
A: MATH3075 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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