Financial Mathematics (L.7) (G5078)
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Financial Mathematics (L.7)
Module G5078
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Students will study generalized cash flows, time value of money, real and money interest rates, compound interest functions, equations of value, loan repayment schemes, investment project evaluation and comparison, bonds, term structure of interest rates, some simple stochastic interest rate models.
Module learning outcomes
Comprehensive understanding of the valuation of cash flows under fluctuating interest and inflation.
Ability to creatively and systematically evaluate, analyse and disseminate a real world investment project by writing an easy to understand financial report.
Capability of systematic calculation of investment returns using money value models.
Ability to systematically describe how a loan is repaid by regular instalments.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 40.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 6 | 30.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 11 | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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