Postgraduate Course: Optimization Methods in Finance (MATH11110)
Course Outline
| School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 15 |
| Home subject area | Mathematics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Linear Programming: Computing a dedicated bond portfolio, Asset pricing and arbitrage. Quadratic Programming: Portfolio optimization (Markowitz model). Conic Optimization: Approximating covariance matrices. Integer Programming: Constructing an index fund. Stochastic Programming: Asset/Liability management. The role of simulation in modelling and solving stochastic programming problems. Risk Modelling: Value-at-Risk, Conditional Value-at-Risk. Robust Optimization: Robust portfolio selection. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Ability to formulate and solve practical problems arising in finance using modern optimization methods and software. Familiarity with different formulations, their purpose, strengths and weaknesses. Awareness of different approaches to risk modelling. |
Assessment Information
| Continuous Assessment 25%; Examination 75% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Keywords | OMF |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Julian Hall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5075
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Course secretary | Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
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