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School Of Computing And Mathematics

Financial Modelling MethodsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200171.1

Discipline: MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction to financial mathematics, together with an introduction to the mathematical modelling techniques associated with investment. The unit initially focuses on a cash flow whose amounts and terms are known. It then considers the modelling of the situation in which the series of cash flows is characterised by random variables. Topics include: interest, annuities and business investment decision-making; portfolio theory, futures and options; and the capital asset pricing model and arbitrage, as these relate to equities and other investments.