Mathematics of Risk

Subject MAST90051 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours: 2 x one-hour lectures per week and 1 x one-hour practical class per week.
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

It is recommended that students have completed a sound subject in probability equivalent to MAST20004 (620-201) Probability and a theoretical statistics subject equivalent to MAST20005 (620-202) Statistics.
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry.

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Subject Overview: Mathematical modelling of various types of risk has become an important component of the modern financial industry. The subject discusses the key aspects of the mathematics of market risk. Main concepts include loss distributions, risk and dependence measures, copulas, risk aggregation and allocation principles, elements of extreme value theory. The main theme is the need to satisfactorily address extreme outcomes and the dependence of key risk drivers.
Objectives:

After completing this subject students will:

•understand the basic mathematical concepts used in the financial market risk analysis;
•know how these concepts can be applied in situations requiring quantitative risk management;
•gain the ability to pursue further studies in this and related areas.
Assessment: Up to 30 pages of written assignments (20%: two assignments worth 10% each, due mid and late in semester), a 3 hour written examination (80%, in the examination period).
Prescribed Texts:

None
Recommended Texts: TBA
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

In addition to learning specific skills that will assist students in their future careers in science, they will have the opportunity to develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include:
* problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies;
* analytical skills: the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
* collaborative skills: the ability to work in a team;
* time-management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.
Related Course(s): Master of Operations Research and Management Science
Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

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