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Interest rate modelling

MTH5520

Synopsis

Interest rate curves. Zero-coupon bonds, spot and forward interest rates. Interest rate derivatives. Stochastic differential equations. Change of measures. No arbitrage pricing and change of numeraire. One-factor short rate models, including Vasicek, Hull and White, CIR and affine models. Two-factor short rate models. The HJM framework and models for forward rates. LIBOR models. Pricing of interest rate derivatives: swaps, caps and swaptions.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Science
Faculty
School of Mathematics
Handbook year
2026

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