Mathematics of Finance II (ACTL90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Topics include: measures of investment risk, portfolio theory, models of asset returns, asset liability modelling, equilibrium models, the efficient markets hypothesis, stochastic models of security prices, and Brownian Motion and its application.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject a student should be able to:
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different measures of investment risk;
- Describe and discuss the assumptions of mean-variance portfolio theory and its principal results;
- Describe and discuss the properties of single and multifactor models of asset returns;
- Describe asset pricing models, discussing the principal results and assumptions and limitations of such models;
- Discuss the various forms of the Efficient Markets Hypothesis and discuss the evidence for and against the hypothesis;
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of stochastic models of the behaviour of security prices;
- Define and apply the main concepts of Brownian motion (or Wiener Processes).
Generic skills
- Written communication
- Problem Solving
- Statistical reasoning
- Application of theory to practice
- Interpretation and analysis
- Use of computer software
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTL90001 | Mathematics of Finance I | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students should be competent in the use of Excel.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mid-semester test
| Week 9 | 10% |
Individual Assignment
| First half of the teaching period | 10% |
Individual Assignment
| Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Han Li Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 2 hour seminar and a 1 hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Han Li: han.li@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025