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MIT OpenCourseWare

Topics in Mathematics with Applications in Finance - Fall 2024

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Explore the mathematical foundations underlying modern finance through this comprehensive MIT course that bridges advanced mathematics with real-world financial applications. Learn essential concepts in linear algebra, probability theory, statistics, stochastic processes, and numerical methods while discovering how these mathematical tools are applied in the financial industry. Master fundamental topics including bond mathematics, regression analysis, principal component analysis, portfolio management, time series analysis, volatility modeling, and stochastic calculus. Delve into advanced subjects such as the Black-Scholes formula, risk-neutral valuation, machine learning applications in finance, and stochastic differential equations. Gain insights from both MIT mathematicians who teach the theoretical foundations and industry professionals who demonstrate practical applications in areas like counterparty risk optimization, biomedical portfolio management, and regulated exchange trading. Develop a solid understanding of how mathematical concepts translate into financial modeling, risk management, and quantitative analysis used by financial institutions and investment firms.

Syllabus

Lecture 1, Part I: Introduction of the Class
Lecture 1, Part II: Introduction of Financial Markets, Financial Terms and Concepts
Lecture 1, Part III: Bond “Mathematics”
Lecture 2: Linear Algebra
Lecture 4: Linear Algebra (cont.); Probability Theory
Lecture 5: Probability Theory (cont.); Stochastic Processes I
Lecture 6: Stochastic Processes I (cont.); Regression Analysis
Lecture 7: Linear Rates, Products, and Models
Lecture 8: Regression Analysis (cont.)
Lecture 9: Principal Component Analysis in Finance
Lecture 10: Counterparty Risk Optimization
Lecture 11: Regression Analysis (cont.)
Lecture 13: Portfolio Management
Lecture 14: Stochastic Processes II
Lecture 12: Time Series Analysis
Lecture 18: Applying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence to Managing Biomedical Portfolios
Lecture 19: Volatility Modeling
Lecture 21: Black-Scholes Formula, Risk Neutral Valuation
Lecture 20: Building the First Federally (CFTC) Regulated Exchange Dedicated to Trading on Events
Lecture 23: Introduction to Machine Learning
Lecture 24: Stochastic Calculus
Lecture 25: Stochastic Calculus (cont.); Stochastic Differential Equations

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