Department of Finance

B404B Modern Issues in Finance: Computational Finance in Python

Lecturer:

Dr. Thomas Schön

Language: English
Recommended for:

M.Sc., 1st year

Course type and number of hours: 4 hours lecture/practical class
ECTS credits: 6 ECTS
Type of exam: Assignment/Presentation
Time and place:

02:15 PM – 5:45 PM (room: Pc-Lab, Nauklerstraße 47) on the following days

  • Friday, April 21, 2023
  • Friday, April 28, 2023
  • Friday, May 05, 2023
  • Friday, May 12, 2023
Registration: The details for the registration will be communicated in the first two lectures. Additional information is available on ILIAS.

Goals

Students develop a fundamental knowledge of computational finance and the programming language Python. They learn how to implement financial models and analyze real-world data with a strong focus on practical applications.

 

Content

This module enables students to extend their knowledge in selected areas of advanced finance by choosing appropriate courses. These courses deal with various aspects of portfolio management, asset pricing and risk management.