Mathematical Finance

School of Mathematics

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Details

Code 20444

Level of study Third/Final year

Credit value 20

Semester Students may study either 1, 2 or both.

Pre-requisite modules 22488

Module description

Semester 1: Financial derivatives will be examined using a continuous-time approach, examining the relevant partial differential equations and boundary conditions in a number of different problems. The solution method will also be examined, using a mix of analytical and computational methods.

Semester 2: A range of discrete time financial models will be analysed. This will include mainly (but not exclusively) the return of assets and their volatility, two-asset and multi-asset portfolio optimisation and various investment models such as options, futures and bonds.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures.