MATH3975 Financial Derivatives (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 3.4/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH3975 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（高级）
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.
MATH3975 has 3 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "I did math3975 and I agree, I found the exam quite long. And didn't really find the course very organised compared to most other math units I've done"
On Reddit: "I've done math2922 in the same sem as stat2911 and i found it somewhat easier. doing math2923 and math3975 right now and neither have been too bad so far compared to stat2911"
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Q: Is MATH3975 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH3975, and when is it offered?
A: MATH3975 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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