FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics

RM 403 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Applied Risk Analysis
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
RM 403
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Main objective of the course will be on the essential tools and ideas that will allow students to identify risks, to determine various approaches to quantifying risk and evaluating the effect on corporate strategy, to negotiate the hedge or don’t hedge decision, and in the former case, identify the alternative strategies to accomplishing the hedging objectives.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to identify and measure risk.
  • will be able to evaluate the effect of risks on corporate strategy
  • will be able to negotiate the hedge or don’t hedge decision
  • will be able to identify the alternative strategies to accomplishing the hedging objectives
  • will be able to perform data and portfolio risk analysis will be by using several approaches
  • will be able to use software like Excel-based applications. JP Morgan’s RiskMetricsTM
Course Description Data and portfolio risk analysis will be learnt by using several approaches. Learning techniques requires an extensive use of Excelbased applications. JP Morgan’s RiskMetricsTM will also be covered during the course as a benchmark source for risk analysis and modeling.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Self Introductions & General Information on the Course Textbook: Risk Management and Financial Institutions by John C. Hull, ISBN: 9780138006174
2 Introduction to Risk Management Chapter. 1
3 Banks, Insurance Companies and Pension Plans Chapter. 2&3
4 Financial Instruments Chapter. 5
5 How Traders Manage Their Exposure Chapter. 6
6 Interest Rate Risk Chapter. 7
7 Value at Risk Chapter. 8
8 Volatility Chapter. 9
9 MidTerm Exam
10 Correlations and Copulas Chapter. 10
11 Market Risk VaR – Historical Simulation Approach Market Risk VaR – ModelBuilding Approach Chapter. 12 & 13
12 Credit Risk Chapter. 14 &15
13 Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing Chapter. 17
14 Operational, Liquidity & Model Risk Chapter. 18 & 20
15 Risk Management Mistakes to Avoid & Review for Final Exam (Comprehensive) Chapter. 22
16 Review of the Semester  

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Book Chapters
Suggested Readings/Materials TEXTBOOK: Risk Management and Financial Institutions, John C. Hull, ISBN: 9780138006174 Applied Risk Analysis, Jonathan Mun, 9780471478850 Journals & Magazines Risk Magazine (http://www.risk.net/ , paid subscription required, abstracts available for free) Global Risk Regulator (http://www.globalriskregulator.com , paid subscription required, abstracts and some articles are available for free) The Journal of Risk (http://www.thejournalofrisk.com/) Daily Journals Financial Times Wall Street Journal WebSites (sign up required) GARP (http://www.garp.org/) PRMIA (http://www.prmia.org/) Riskmetrics (http://www.riskmetrics.com/) Bank for International Settlements (http://www.bis.org) Risk Management WebSites http://www.riskworld.com/websites/webfiles/ws5aa015.htm

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
16
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
10
1
10
Presentation / Jury
1
6
6
Project
1
10
10
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
10
10
Final Exam
1
14
14
    Total
114

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics or theories and applications of statistics.

2

To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge, interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the fields of mathematics or statistics.

3

To be able to apply mathematics or statistics in real life phenomena with interdisciplinary approach and discover their potentials.

X
4

To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach and develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

X
5

To be able to share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals, non-professionals.

6

To be able to take responsibility both as a team member or individual in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field, planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

7

To be able to use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.

8

To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.

9

To be able to possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

10

To be able to connect concrete events and transfer solutions, collect data, analyze and interpret results using scientific methods and having a way of abstract thinking.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Mathematics or Statistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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