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Stochastic models, 7.5 credits

Administrative information
Syllabus (pdf)external link  
Study period: 1-2, autumn term 2009
Course code: MA8004
Programme: The course is compulsory in the Masters Programme in Financial Mathematics 60 credits.
Schedule:  
Course responsible: Eric Järpe
Other members of faculty:  
Examiner: Eric Järpe
   

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Exercises and other study material available through the course web page.

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Course description


The course aims for the student to acquire knowledge of the most important concepts, terminology and results concerning discrete and continuous models which are used in financial mathematics

Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:

  • identify the stochastic concepts and expressions which arise in financial mathematics
  • describe and apply linear and non-linear stochastic models within financial mathematics
  • describe models which are based on Brownian motion
  • describe and explain stochastic differential equations together with applying theory in practical problem solutions
  • define stochastic integration and solve simpler equations

Language of instruction


Teaching is in English.

Prerequisites and conditions of admission


Mathematics 60 credits, of which at least 7.5 credits must involve analysis, mathematical statistics and differential equations.
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