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Postgraduate Course: Financial Model Building (MATH11051)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Mathematics CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits5
Home subject areaMathematics Other subject areaOperational Research
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionBuilding and implementing accurate financial models requires a comprehensive understanding of the assets being modelled and the generally accepted mathematical frameworks used for valuation. This course gives a practical overview of Fixed Income markets, current pricing conventions, the most common pricing algorithms and an introduction to some interest rate and credit derivative products.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Block 2 (Sem 1), Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge of fixed income assets, derivatives and market conventions.
2. Ability to apply interest rate calculations to fixed income products.
3. Understanding of modelling requirements for pricing and analysing fixed income assets.
4. Understanding of yield curve concepts and modelling frameworks.
5. Understanding of recovery modelling frameworks.
6. Understanding of credit modelling frameworks.
7. Understanding of liquidity modelling frameworks.
8. Ability to implement financial models.
Assessment Information
Continuous assessment 100%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsFMB
Contacts
Course organiserDr Julian Hall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5075
Email: J.A.J.Hall@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk
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