Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance

This course is a part of Finance, a 4-course MicroMasters series from edX.

Modern finance is the science of decision making in an uncertain world, and its language is mathematics. As part of the MicroMasters® Program in Finance, this course develops the tools needed to describe financial markets, make predictions in the face of uncertainty, and find optimal solutions to business and investment decisions.

This course will help anyone seeking to confidently model risky or uncertain outcomes. Its topics are essential knowledge for applying the theory of modern finance to real-world settings. Quants, traders, risk managers, investment managers, investment advisors, developers, and engineers will all be able to apply these tools and techniques.

What you'll learn

• Probability distributions in finance
• Time-series models: random walks, ARMA, and GARCH
• Continuous-time stochastic processes
• Optimization
• Linear algebra of asset pricing
• Statistical and econometric analysis
• Monte Carlo simulation
• Applied computational techniques
• How to Prepare
• There are a number of prerequisites for this course: Calculus (multivariable), probability and statistics, linear algebra, and basic programming skills. Learners are urged to thoroughly review the 15.455x Prerequisites and Resources site* which details these prerequisites and provides a robust suite of resources to prepare you for this advanced math course, including a readiness assessment to help you confirm that you have a solid understanding of the 15.455x prerequisite material, and to indicate directions of study in case you need to build on your current foundations prior to starting the course.
• *Please note that you will need to enroll in order to access the Prerequisite and Resources site. To do so, click the link above, then click "Enroll."