STSCI 4630

STSCI 4630

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Introduction to the applications of OR techniques, e.g., probability, statistics, and optimization, to finance and financial engineering. The course reviews probability and statistics and surveys assets returns, ARIMA time series models, portfolio selection using quadratic programming, regression, CAPM and factor models, option pricing, GARCH models, fixed-income securities, and resampling techniques. Covers the use of R for statistical calculations, simulation, and optimization.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: engineering math through MATH 2940, ENGRD 2700 and ORIE 3500, and knowledge of R and multiple linear regression equivalent to ORIE 3120. No previous knowledge of finance required.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ORIE 4630

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 11557 STSCI 4630   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Ruppert, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 18127 STSCI 4630   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 18128 STSCI 4630   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ORIE 4630

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 21096 STSCI 4630   LEC 002

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Ruppert, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 21095 STSCI 4630   DIS 203

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Ruppert, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 21097 STSCI 4630   DIS 204

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Ruppert, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online