Numerical Methods for Finance I

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Overview

Subject area

MTH

Catalog Number

9821

Course Title

Numerical Methods for Finance I

Department(s)

Description

Finite difference methods are discussed and implemented for valuating derivative securities such as plain vanilla European and American options, Bermudan options and barrier options. Numerical linear algebra methods used for finite difference solvers, including LU and Cholesky decompositions and iterative (Jacobi, Gauss-Siedel, SOR, and PSOR) methods are also implemented.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule