Financial Mathematics
Cod: 21159
Department: DCET
ECTS: 6
Scientific area: Mathematics
Total working hours: 156
Total contact time: 26

In this curricular unit we approach methods of Financial Mathematics and apply them in the  area of management.

Capitalization
Interest
Lace
Loans

Learning to apply the concepts and techniques of Financial Mathematics listed in the program.

1. Capitalization, updating and interest rates
2. Equivalence of capital and revenues
3. Real cost of financing and property loan
4. Amortization method loans
 


Mandatory Reading
"Quelhas, A. P. e Correia, F (2017). Manual de Matemática Financeira, Coimbra, Almedina."

 

E-learning

Continuous assessment is privileged: 2 digital written documents (e-folios) during the semester (40%) and a final digital test, Global e-folio (e-folio G) at the end of the semester (60%). In due time, students can alternatively choose to perform one final exam (100%).

Very good computer skills with vocabulary, word processing and Internet.

Basic texts are written in Portuguese, however students are recommended to be fluent in English in order to use complementary readings.

Language(s) of Instruction: Portuguese
Contact for virtual mobility
students: Communication and International
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