Introduction to the mathematics of finance. Topics include: Linear programming with application pricing and quadratic. Interest rates and present value. Basic probability: random walks, central limit theorem, Brownian motion, lognormal model of stock prices. Black-Scholes theory of options. Dynamic programming with application to portfolio optimization. | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MA-UY 2114 or MA-UY 2514) and a grade of C or better in (MA-UY 2054 or MA-UY 2224 or MA-UY 2233 or MA-UY 2414 or MA-UY 3014 or MA-UY 3022 or MA-UY 3514 or MA-UY 4114).
Mathematics (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2024)
MA-UY 4324-000 (6832)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Mon,Wed6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Cerniglia, Joseph
MA-UY 4324-000 (6833)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Fri8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
MA-UY 4324-000 (6834)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Fri9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by
MA-UY 4324-000 (6835)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Tue,Thu4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Dies, Erik
MA-UY 4324-000 (6836)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Fri2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by
MA-UY 4324-000 (6837)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Fri3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by