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Financial Mathematics (4 cr)

Code: C-02471-K1281LI-3023

General information


Enrollment
17.03.2025 - 30.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
05.05.2025 - 08.06.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Institution
Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Linnanmaan kampus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Calculating compound interest, recurring deposits and their applications. Investment calculations and financing methods.

Content

Students understand the difference between simple interest and compound interest calculation. Students can calculate compound interest and its applications. They examine various financing options and feasibility comparisons between the options. Students are able to do investment calculations by using the present value method, the method of internal interest rate and annuity method. In addition, they can interpret results generated by different methods and make comparisons between them. Students know how to do loan calculations by means of various intallments of a loan, compare and analyse the results. They understand the purpose and significance of effective interest rate in financial statements. They can apply and make use of spreadsheet programme in financial mathematics.

Materials

Kirja: Saaranen, Kolttola, Pösö: Liike-elämän matematiikka (13. uudistettu painos) Moodlessa oleva lisämateriaali

Teaching methods

Luennot, laskuharjoitukset laskimen avulla sekä taulukkolaskentaohjelmalla (Excel).

Exam schedules

Kurssin tarkka aikataulu ilmoitetaan aloitusluennolla ja Moodlealustalla

Qualifications

Basics of Financial Mathematics.

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