35466 Advanced Stochastic Processes

6cp; 3hpw

This subject aims to introduce Honours students to the mathematical theory and some financial applications of Brownian motion and related processes. It covers the following topics: formal definition of probability space and stochastic processes; Martingales; Riemann-Stieltjes integration; Brownian motion and related processes; stochastic calculus and stochastic differential equations; and financial applications.

Assessment: Final examination worth 65 per cent; class test worth 25 per cent; oral presentation worth 10 per cent.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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