Course Catalog - 2009-2010

     

STAT 486 - COMP FIN I: MARKET MODELS

Long Title: COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE I: MARKET MODELS
Department: Statistics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): STAT 310 OR ECON 382 OR STAT 331 OR STAT 312
Description: This course takes the classical efficient market models and superimposes upon it models for other stochastic phenomena not generally accounted for in efficient market theory, showing how risk is lessened by portfolios and other mechanisms. The course uses computer simulations as an alternative to closed form solutions. UG/GR version: STAT 686. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: STAT 686. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for STAT 486 if student has credit for STAT 686.
Course URL: http://statistics.rice.edu/courses.cfm