Module manager: Dr Jan Palczewski
Email: J.Palczewski@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Feb to 30 Sep View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
To carry out supervised research in financial mathematics and produce an extended piece of written work.
This module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out supervised research in financial mathematics and produce an extended piece of written work.
Upon completion of this module students will be able to critically assess theory and principles of financial mathematics obtained throughout the programme to the framing of specific research questions, and to present their findings in written and oral form. This will include: demonstration of a critical awareness; locating and assessing relevant literature; evaluation of research strategies and data collection; and explanation of the use of financial mathematics in business and decision making.
Indicative content
Project definition; project plan; development of hypotheses/research questions; desk/secondary research; referencing and plagiarism; data collection and analysis of results (for empirical work); rigorous mathematical analysis (for theoretical work); conclusions; and suggestions for future research - all in relation to a topic approved by the Programme Director through discussion.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision Meetings | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Lecture | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Private study hours | 434.5 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 11.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 446 | ||
This will include reading papers, making notes, running computer programs, writing a dissertation, and preparation of an oral presentation.
Progress will be monitored, and feedback given through regular supervision meetings, as well as the oral presentation q/a assessment.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay or Dissertation | 8,000 - 10,000 words | 90 |
| Oral Presentation | 30 minutes (including questions) | 10 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% resubmission of dissertation
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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