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Math 347: Mathematics of Finance II
Spring 2018 Course Syllabus

NJIT Academic Integrity Code: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.

Course Information

Course Description: This course introduces mathematical models of bond and stock prices, which lead to arbitrage pricing of options and other derivative securities, and portfolio management. These areas of mathematical finance have a great impact on the way financial markets function. Topics include risk-free, and risky assets, portfolio management, futures, and options. Effective From: Fall 2010.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Math 346 and Math 244 or Math 333 all with a grade of C or better.

Course-Section and Instructors

Course-Section Instructor
Math 347-002 Professor K. Rappaport

Office Hours for All Math Instructors: Spring 2018 Office Hours and Emails

Required Textbook:

Title The Theory of Interest
Author Kellison
Edition 3rd
Publisher Irwin
ISBN # 978-0073382449

University-wide Withdrawal Date: The last day to withdraw with a W is Monday, April 2, 2018. It will be strictly enforced.

Policies

DMS Course Policies: All DMS students must familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly.

Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:

Homework and Quizzes 20%
Midterm Exam I 20%
Midterm Exam II 20%
Final Exam 40%

Your final letter grade will be based on the following tentative curve.

A 90 - 100 C 65 - 74
B+ 86 - 89 D 55 - 64
B 80 - 85 F 0 - 54
C+ 76 - 79

Attendance Policy: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Math Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Homework Policy:  Assigned homework will be collected.

Quiz Policy: There will be announced quizzes periodically.

Exams: There will be two midterm exams held in class during the semester and one comprehensive final exam. Exams are held on the following days:

Midterm Exam I Lecture 10
Midterm ExamII Lecture 19
Final Exam Period May 4 - 10, 2018

The final exam will test your knowledge of all the course material taught in the entire course. Make sure you read and fully understand the Math Department's Examination Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Makeup Exam Policy: There will be No make-up QUIZZES OR EXAMS during the semester. In the event an exam is not taken under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the exam, the student should contact the Dean of Students office and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctor’s note, police report, court notice, etc. clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem. The student must also notify the Math Department Office/Instructor that the exam will be missed.

Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and other electronic devices must be switched off during all class times.

Additional Resources

Math Tutoring Center: Located in the Central King Building, Lower Level, Rm. G11 (See: Spring 2018 Hours)

Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their instructor. All instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed on the Math Department's webpage for Instructor Office Hours and Emails.

All students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. The Department of Mathematical Sciences takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly.

Accommodation of Disabilities: Disability Support Services (DSS) offers long term and temporary accommodations for undergraduate, graduate and visiting students at NJIT.

If you are in need of accommodations due to a disability please contact Chantonette Lyles, Associate Director of Disability Support Services at 973-596-5417 or via email at lyles@njit.edu. The office is located in Fenster Hall Room 260. A Letter of Accommodation Eligibility from the Disability Support Services office authorizing your accommodations will be required.

For further information regarding self identification, the submission of medical documentation and additional support services provided please visit the Disability Support Services (DSS) website at:

Important Dates (See: Spring 2018 Academic Calendar, Registrar)

Date Day Event
January 16, 2018 T First Day of Classes
January 22, 2018 M Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
March 11 - 18, 2018 Su - Su Spring Recess - No Classes/ University Closed
March 30, 2018 F Good Friday - No Classes/ University Closed
April 2, 2018 M Last Day to Withdraw
May 1, 2018 T Friday Classes Meet - Last Day of Classes
May 2 - 3, 2018 W - R Reading Days
May 4 - 10, 2018 F - R Final Exam Period

Course Outline

Lecture Section Topic
1 4.1 -4.2 General Annuities
2 4.3 – 4.6 General Annuities
3 4.3 – 4.6 General Annuities
4 4.7 -4.8 General Annuities
5 4.7 -4.8 General Annuities
6 Chap 5 Cash Flow
7 Chap 5 Cash Flow
8 Chap 5 Yield Rates
9 Chap 5 Yield Rates
10 Exam
11 Chap 5 Yield Rates
12 Chap 5 Portfolio Methods
13 Chap 5 Portfolio Methods
14 Chap 6 Amortization Schedules
15 Chap 6 Amortization Schedules
16 Spring Recess
17 Spring Recess
18 Chap 6 Sinking Funds
19 exam
20 Chap 6 Sinking Funds
21 Chap 6 Sinking Funds
22 Chap 6 Varying Payments
23 Chap 7 Bonds
24 Chap 7 Bonds
25 No Class
26 Chap 7 Bonds
27 Chap 7 Bonds
28 Chap 7 Bonds
29 Chap 7 Bonds
30 Chap 7 Other Securities
31 Review

Updated by Professor K. Rappaport - 1/12/2018
Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Syllabus, Spring 2018