Course Description

MA270 Financial Mathematics I 0.5

An introduction to mathematical methods used in financial analysis. Linear algebra, calculus and probability and statistics are used in the analysis of problems in areas such as input-output analysis, inventory problems, bonds, annuities, amortization, futures, options, profit/cost optimization, decisions under certainty/uncertainty, capital budgeting and risk and return.

Prerequisite: MA103 (or MA110*), MA122, MA240; CP102 or CP104.

3 lecture hours; 3 lab hours every other week

Official electronic version updated at 10:33 a.m. March 31, 2005

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