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MA3521 - Introductory Mathematical Finance

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Mathematics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25

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

This course introduces students to the financial instruments used in modern financial practice, particularly forward contracts and options. The emphasis is on developing the concept of risk-neutrality and the financial and mathematical theory underlying the behaviour of these financial instruments and preparing students with knowledge to solve related problems. Students should have a basic understanding of probability concepts to be properly prepared for this course.

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

Continuous Assessment: 30%
Examination: 70%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.
 
Detailed Course Information

MA3521.pdf