SF2701 Financial Mathematics, Basic Course 7.5 credits
Finansiell matematik, grundkurs
Basic course on Financial Mathematics.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents *
- Interest Theory: yield, present value, duration, term structure.
- Arbitrage pricing: risk neutral pricing, martingale pricing.
- Financial derivatives: forwards, futures, swaps, options; Black-Sholes-Mertons formula. Hedging. Interest rate models and interest rate derivatives.
Intended learning outcomes *
This course is aimed at those wants to achieve a general education in financial mathematics. It is also suitable as a preparation for the course SF2975 Financial Derivatives.
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites *
Linear Algebra 5B1108 (or 5B1109), Calculus 5B1102 (or 5B1103), Probability Theory and Statistics 5B1501 (or Mathematical Statistics, Basic Course 5B1504/5B1506).
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Literature
To be announced at course start. Last time the following book was used:
J. Hull: Options, Futures and Other Derivatives, 4:th ed.
Examination and completion
Grading scale *
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination *
- TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Main field of study *
Mathematics
Education cycle *
Second cycle
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Contact
Sigrid Källblad Nordin (sigridkn@kth.se)
Ethical approach *
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.