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Economics and business administration (Academic Year 2023/2024) - Financial management

Financial mathematics


Credits: 6
Content language:English
Course description

Financial mathematics deals with the study of financial transactions, ie the methods through which money is exchanged over time.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the basic mathematical rules is essential to face the exam. It is however advisable to have passed the general mathematics exam.

Objectives

Introduce frequently used mathematical techniques into economic theory so you can understand the relevant literature. Furthermore, the aim of the course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics and provide students with the tools necessary to solve real financial problems.

Program

Introduction to Financial Mathematics and Financial Operations. The interest rates. Debt repayment schedule & re-financing. The investment returns analytics & performance. The bond pricing. An introduction of financial futures, swaps & options.

Book

An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance, 2nd Edition. A Deterministic Approach. Author: Stephen Garrett.

Exercises

All the exercises attached to the video lessons are recommended. During the course, collective and / or individual exercises will be organized.

Professor/Tutor responsible for teaching
Simone Taddeo
Video professors
Prof. David Gerard Stack - riskGRID Executive Education
List of lessons
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