Probability Theory for Economics and Finance
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Lecture
taught by Dr. Jonathan Ansari
Content | The lecture will cover a range of relevant mathematical tools and techniques from probability theory that are typically required for further studies in economics and finance. At the end of the course students should be able to understand and apply these tools. Further, the methods discussed in class will help students to read current research papers in finance and economics. During the semester the students practice the methods which are discussed in class with the help of problem sets. |
Date Lecture | The lecture will be taught virtually via Zoom (live). Fridays, 2:15pm - 3:45pm |
Start date | January 7 - February 11, 2022 as a Block Course
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Language | English |
Prerequisite | Good command of calculus and linear algebra at the undergraduate level |
ECTS | 4 |
Exam | 60 minutes written exam. Please find the current examination dates on the examination office's homepage. For a correct identification, please bring your UniCard AND your ID to the exam. For details on the registration and the registration period for the first exam, please also look at the websites of the examination offices of Economics and Mathematics for further information! |
ILIAS | Course materials will be available on ILIAS. Please register for the course in HISinOne.
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Credit | The lecture is open for students of the following studies: In M.Sc. Economics, the course can be credited in all profiles. In M.Sc. VWL, the course can be credited for
In M.Sc. BWL, the course can be credited as elective course Volkswirtschaftslehre. |
Tutorial
taught by Dr. Jonathan Ansari
Date Tutorial | Thursdays , 2:15pm - 3:45pm The weekly tutorials will be held online |