Statistics, Finance and Actuarial sciences

Learning goals aims and objectives Critical understanding of capital market modeling, of pricing models and related financial problems; proficiency in the use of quantitative techniques and evaluation criteria for financial choices; ability to collect, interpret and select data characterising financial contracts and markets, knowledge of financial jargon and relevant linguistic correspondences (Italian-English). Knowledge and understanding. Base elements of Calculus, Probability, and Statistics. Applying knowledge and understanding. Ability to apply quantitative methods to portfolio selection, to the valuation of derivatives and financial contracts, to the analysis of financial markets; critical tools for reading and interpreting contracts and financial market conditions. Making judgements Critical tools for the evaluation of literature of the field. Communication skills. The studens will have to be able to talk - with knowledge and insights- on the problem of portfolio selection and on base elements of financial markets. Learning skills. The student will be able to apply mathematical and software tools to Portfolio selection problem and base financial markets.