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IB577A: QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR FINANCE (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

Quantitative methods are used throughout the finance profession. For example, fund managers evaluate investments using quantitative techniques and financial analysts use methods to evaluate forecasts. The purpose of this course is to cover a range of quantitative methods and equip you with a statistical “toolbox” that is central to the finance community. We begin by thinking about data presentation and fundamental statistical concepts. Thereafter, we cover: probability analysis, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression.  Throughout the course we use financial data to interpret key research findings, and we use examples and hands-on activities designed to grow your knowledge in this critical area.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Third Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • School Administratio Cherie Connon

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Quantitative methods are used throughout the finance profession. For example, fund managers evaluate investments using quantitative techniques and financial analysts use methods to evaluate forecasts. The purpose of this course is to cover a range of quantitative methods and equip you with a statistical “toolbox” that is central to the finance community. We begin by thinking about data presentation and fundamental statistical concepts. Thereafter, we cover: probability analysis, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression.  Throughout the course we use financial data to interpret key research findings, and we use examples and hands-on activities designed to grow your knowledge in this critical area.


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 70
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback Word Count 2000
Learning Outcomes
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Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback Word Count 1250
Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

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Course Learning Outcomes

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