This course gives a rigorous mathematical introduction to stochastic processes, stochastic differential equations, and their applications in finance. The first half of the course covers martingales, Poisson processes, Brownian motion, Ito integration, and stochastic differential equations driven by a Brownian motion. The second half of the course covers a range of more advanced topics to be selected by the students. This includes option pricing and investment optimisation, basics of Malliavin’s stochastic calculus of variations, Black-Scholes formula and hedging, as well as aspects of the relationship between stochastic analysis and partial differential equations.
Mathematics of Finance provides an accessible but mathematically rigorous introduction to financial mathematics and quantitative finance. The course provides a sound foundation for progress to honours and post-graduate courses in these or related areas.
Note: This is an Honours Pathway Course. It continues the development of sophisticated mathematical techniques and their application begun in MATH3029 or MATH3320.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the core mathematical tools and fundamental concepts of modern financial mathematics;
- Use stochastic calculus in mathematical and financial problems, including option pricing;
- Demonstrate capabilities for advanced mathematical reasoning, analysis and modeling linked to the theory of stochastic processes.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:
- Assignments (25%; LO 1-3)
- Mid-Semester Examination (25%; LO 1-3)
- Oral presentation (25%; LO 1-3)
- Final Essay (25%; LO 1-3)
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Workload
Three lectures per week and regular workshops.Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5460 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9286 | 22 Jul 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 31 Aug 2019 | 25 Oct 2019 | In Person | View |