ETM3860 Economic modelling 2

In this unit, you will be exposed to the extension of the economic theories crucial for risk management within financial services firms. Building on foundational knowledge from prerequisite courses, this unit specifically focuses on liability valuation and option theory. Designed as a progression from preceding units, this unit will equip you with advanced tools for navigating the complexities of financial risks. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on practical applications, offering insights into the principles of ruin theory for comprehensive liability valuations. Additionally, you will delve into credit risk models, the term structure of interest rates within asset pricing frameworks, and the application of option and valuation theory for derivatives, and options pricing. By combining theoretical depth with practical relevance, this unit aims to prepare you for the intricate challenges of risk management in the financial services sector. Upon unit completion, you will have acquired a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the economic theories and advanced techniques on ruin theory for liability valuations, credit risk models, and options and valuation theory for derivatives, which serves as a crucial component in the development of analytical skills and strategic decision-making for risk management in financial services and actuarial analytics fields, and provides sufficient expertise for use in various later units and the actuarial professional examinations.