MATH37542 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 Kees Van Schaik Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <p>A “risk” is any future gain/loss of uncertain size, and obviously we would like to be able to “manage” such risks. From a mathematical perspective that entails: model and analyse the risk, in order to understand the situation and make sensible decisions. The uncertainty involved means that random variables and more generally probability theory are very important fundamentals. Building on these, many tools and techniques for risk management have been developed over time, and in this course we will discuss some of the most prominent ones. Although the focus will mainly be on examples from/applications in finance, insurance and related, the possible applications are much more diverse. This course also contains some light use of the software package R.</p><p>Note: this course does not consider (investing in) financial markets, there are several other courses dedicated to that topic.&nbsp;</p> <p>A “risk” is any future gain/loss of uncertain size, and obviously we would like to be able to “manage” such risks. From a mathematical perspective that entails: model and analyse the risk, in order to understand the situation and make sensible decisions. The uncertainty involved means that random variables and more generally probability theory are very important fundamentals. Building on these, many tools and techniques for risk management have been developed over time, and in this course we will discuss some of the most prominent ones. Although the focus will mainly be on examples from/applications in finance, insurance and related, the possible applications are much more diverse. This course also contains some light use of the software package R.</p><p>Note: this course does not consider (investing in) financial markets, there are several other courses dedicated to that topic.&nbsp;</p> <p>The unit aims to: introduce students to a number of (mathematical) risk management tools prominent in finance, insurance and elsewhere.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Implement and use Monte Carlo simulations to analyse various characteristics of random quantities</li><li>Discuss and evaluate dependence between random variables using copulas and related concepts &nbsp;</li><li>Apply risk measures to random quantities and interpret the result</li><li>Build and evaluate appropriate models for risks, including parameter dependence and risk sharing</li></ul> <p>1. Monte Carlo simulations [2 weeks]</p><p>2. Copulas [4 weeks]</p><p>3. Risk measures [2 weeks]</p><p>4. Loss Models [3 weeks]&nbsp;</p> <p>Initially, each week a two hour lecture in which the materials are discussed followed by a one hour tutorial in which exercises are discussed. Later, when the course materials are fully developed and tested, we will move to a “flipped classroom” approach.&nbsp;</p> 0 Other 20% 1 Written exam 80% <p>End of semester exam - 80% weighting</p><p>In-class test (computer cluster) - 20% weighting</p> <p>Individual feedback for in-class test after marking completed.</p><p>Group level feedback for exam after marking completed.</p> MATH27720 Probability and Statistics 2 Pre-Requisite Compulsory MATH20701 Probability 2 Pre-Requisite Compulsory MATH37542 Pre-Requisites: MATH27720 or MATH20701 N <p>Extensive typeset notes to be provided.</p> eAssessment 1 Lectures 22 Tutorials 11 0 66