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EF5370 - Mathematics and Statistics for Financial Services

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Economics and Finance
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2014/15

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to equip students with the quantitative skills to carry out analysis in the insurance profession and to develop students’ creativity and originality through teaching, learning, and assessment tasks. The lectures encourage students to raise questions, apply innovative approaches, and discover optimal ways to deal with problems through in-class participation and discussion, which will also enhance students’ understanding of mathematical concepts.

Students are required to apply fundamental mathematical concepts to solve real world cases and designed scenarios. A final interpretation of the numerical solution with economic concepts shows the accomplishment of students’ ability to discover and innovate.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Coursework: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information

EF5370.pdf

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Department of Economics and Finance