FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS EXERCISES
ESERCITAZIONI DI MATEMATICA FINANZIARIA
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| 2025/2026 | 0 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Francesca Grassetti | Monday and Friday, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., by appointment. Office hours are held online. |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The exercises aim to strengthen the practical understanding of the theoretical concepts covered in class, developing the ability to apply financial mathematics methods and tools to the solution of real-world problems.
Program
The exercises cover the following topics:
- present and future value of financial cash flows;
- certain annuities in different time and financial configurations;
- amortization plans;
- valuation and yield of bonds.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding
Practical application of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Independent resolution of exercises on cash flows, annuities, amortization plans, and bonds.
Making judgments
Informed selection of the most appropriate solution methods for different problems.
Communication skills
Clarity in presenting the procedures and adopted solutions.
Learning skills
Development of an effective working method for tackling new problems and consolidating theoretical knowledge.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
The exercises take place primarily in person, with some sessions held online. Before each session, students complete a short test (4 multiple-choice questions) to assess their understanding of the concepts covered.
During the session, exercises are carried out and discussed; the texts of the exercises are provided in advance.
- Course books
F. Grassetti, F. Tramontana (2005). Esercizi svolti di matematica finanziaria. Giappichelli.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Non-attending students have access to a complete exercise book, the texts of the exercises carried out during classroom sessions, and additional support materials.
Dedicated exercise sessions are also provided online in the early evening, to ensure equal learning opportunities compared to attending students.
- Course books
F. Grassetti, F. Tramontana (2005). Esercizi svolti di matematica finanziaria. Giappichelli.
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