MATHS 7070 - Financial Modelling: Tools & Techniques
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MATHS 7070 Course Financial Modelling: Tools & Techniques Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge ECON 1010 or MATHS 1010 or MATHS 1011; familiarity with Excel spreadsheets Assessment Ongoing Assessment, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Edward Green
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of basic financial market concepts
2. construct binomial tree models
3. price a wide variety of contingent claims using principles of non-arbitrage
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2,3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
None.Recommended Resources
1. Binomial Models in Finance by J Van Der Hoek and R Elliot, Cambridge
2. Elementary Calculus of Financial Mathematics by Roberts, Cambridge
3. Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives 7th ed. by Hull, PearsonOnline Learning
This course uses MyUni exclusively for providing electronic resources, such as notes, videos, quizzes, assignments and solutions et cetera. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Comprehensive course notes are provided. Each week, videos will be made available. Videos will consist of the lecturer explaining key material and examples from the lecture notes. Weekly face-to-face lectures and tutorials supplement this, providing exercises to enhance learning and confirm understanding including interaction with the lecturer and/or tutor. Three written assignments, three online tests and weekly quizzes provide the assessment opportunities for students to gauge and demonstrate their progress and understanding. Regular consulting sessions can be used to interact with the lecturer and/or tutor.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload Hours Lecture material 12 weeks 90 hours Tutorials 12 tutorial 24 hours Online tests 3 tests 3 hours Online quizzes 12 quizzes 3 hours Assignments 3 assignments 30 hours Total 150 hours Learning Activities Summary
Topics
1. Call options - European and American
2. Trading options
3. Put options
4. Arbitrage
5. Binomial assett pricing model
6. Price derivatives using risk neutral probabilities
7. Cox-Ross-Rubinstein (CRR) model
8 Arrow-Debreu securities and state prices
9. Black Scholes model
10. Volatility
11. Variable interest rates
12. Valuing American options
13. Barrier options
14. Forward contracts
15. Interest rate derivatives
16. Bonds
17. Ho-Lee model
18. Futures markets
19. Managing risk
20. Hedging
21. Sensitivity of options
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Component Weighting Objective Asssessed Assignments 15% all Online quizzes 10% all Online tests 15% all Exam 60% all Assessment Related Requirements
An aggregate score of at least 50% is required to pass this course.Assessment Detail
Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weighting Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Online test 1
Online test 2
Online test 3
Quizzes
ExamWeek 4
Week 6
Week 8
Week 4
Week 6
Week 8
Weekly
Exam periodWeek 6
Week 8
Week 10
Week 4
Week 6
Week 8
Weekly5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
10% in total
60%Submission
Assignments are to be submitted online via MyUni. Late assignments will not be accepted.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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