STK4520 – Laboratory for Finance and Insurance Mathematics
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
A fair range of practical examples or cases from insurance and finance will be discussed. The underlying theme is that of mathematical and statistical modelling as a multi-way process, involving various aspects, from constructing a model, exploiting relevant data, using the computer effectively, and the presentation
of results.
Learning outcome
Taking the course aims at training the student to carry out practical analysis of actuarial and financial risk, including the communicative aspect of clarifying assumptions and presenting conclusions in a clear fashion.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
MAT1100 – Calculus, MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra, MAT1120 – Linear Algebra, MAT2700 – Introduction to mathematical finance and investment theory (continued), STK1100 – Probability and Statistical Modelling, STK1110 – Statistical Methods and Data Analysis and STK3505 – Introduction to Insurance Mathematics.
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with STK9520 – Laboratory for Finance and Insurance Mathematics (discontinued)
For information about the potential partial overlap with other courses, contact the Department.
Teaching
4 hours of lectures/exercises each week through the semester.
Examination
Final take-home examination, dealing with a practical problem in risk analysis followed by an oral presentation and discussion of the written report.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
Subjects taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English.
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.