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Mathematics of Finance - ACST851

This unit provides a rigorous mathematical development of compound interest theory, using calculus where appropriate. Topics include the force of interest and its relationship to interest rates, inflation and capital gains tax, discrete and continuous term certain annuities, project appraisal, loans, bonds, yield curves, matching and immunisation, pricing by the 'no arbitrage' assumption, and forward rate agreements. Students are assumed to be able to use the basic functionality of a spreadsheet package of their choice.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S2 Evening - Session 2, North Ryde, Evening

Staff Contact(s): Actuarial staff
Prerequisites:

ACST604 or (admission to MActPrac post 2014) Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Commerce

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
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