The aim of this module is to provide a grounding in the principles of modelling as applied to actuarial work – focusing particularly on the valuation of financial derivatives. These skills are also required to communicate with other financial professionals and to critically evaluate modern financial theories.
Indicative topics covered by the module include theories of stochastic investment return models and option theory.
This module will cover a number of syllabus items set out in Subject CM2 – Actuarial Mathematics published by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Total contact hours: 36
Private study hours:114
Total study hours: 150
80% Examination, 20% Coursework
Hull, John, Options, Futures and other derivatives, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012.
Baxter, Martin; Rennie, Andrew, Financial Calculus: an introduction to derivative pricing, Cambridge University Press, 1996 (E-book version also available)
Study notes published by the Actuarial Education Company for Subject CM2
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the level 6 module students will be able to:
1. describe, interpret and discuss the mathematics of financial derivatives;
2. demonstrate the capability to deploy established approaches accurately to analyse and solve problems using a basic level of skill in calculation and manipulation of financial derivatives;
3. demonstrate a basic appreciation of recent developments in the mathematics of financial derivatives and the links between the theory of the mathematics of financial derivatives and its practical application.
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