Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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Periodo generico | Oct 1, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
Primo semestre (lauree magistrali) | Oct 3, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 |
Secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) | Feb 20, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
Session | From | To |
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Sessione invernale (lauree magistrali) | Jan 9, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 |
Sessione estiva (lauree magistrali) | May 22, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 |
Sessione autunnale (lauree magistrali) | Aug 28, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
Session | From | To |
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Sessione autunnale | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 7, 2022 |
Sessione invernale | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 |
Sessione estiva | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Exam calendar
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Computational methods for finance (2023/2024)
Teaching code
4S00535
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-S/06 - MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCES
Period
Primo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Oct 2, 2023 al Dec 22, 2023.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The course aims at analyzing the main numerical methods for derivative pricing and risk managment, in particular: - tree methods; - finite differences methods (implicit, explicit, Crank-Nicholson) - Monte Carlo methods. At the end of the course, tudents are able to efficiently implement the previous methods, by using Matlab. Although no formal prerequisites is needed, the knowledge of the topics related to Stochastic Models for Finance and Mathematical Finance is strongly recommended.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Good knowledge of the Java programming language and of the most important concepts of Financial Mathematics in discrete and continuous time.
Program
1. Use of tree methods with application to the valuation of financial derivatives: we will see how to price European and path dependent derivatives through the use of binomial and trinomial trees. In particular, we will initially focus on European and barrier options.
2. Monte Carlo simulation of stochastic processes with application to the valuation of financial derivatives: in particular, we will discuss the Euler-Maruyama and Milstein methods for the discretization of SDEs, and their implementation for the approximation of the expected value of a payoff depending on the solution of the SDEs . We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of using these techniques when evaluating European derivatives and barrier options.
3.numerical solution of PDE with application to the evaluation of financial derivatives: we will see that the Feynman-Kac formula allows us to evaluate a financial derivative also through the numerical solution of a PDE, whose coefficients are associated with those of the SDE resolved by the underlying. We will therefore see the classic finite difference numerical methods: explicit and implicit Newton and Crank-Nicolson. We will also be able to compare the results obtained in this way with those given by the methods described above.
4. Valuation of American and Bermudan options: finally, we will focus on derivatives whose owner has the right to exercise before maturity: we will see the problems inherent in the valuation of these options and the most commonly used numerical techniques. We will also see how the three methods seen above (trees, Monte Carlo with discretization of SDEs, numerical solution of PDEs) behave in this context.
Didactic methods
Lectures in presence with recordings made available to students
Learning assessment procedures
Written exam and delivery of a Java project on one or more topics of the course
Evaluation criteria
For what concerns the written exam, the student is required to demonstrate a critical and in-depth knowledge of the topics covered in the course, both in terms of the more theoretical and code-related aspects. The answers must be precise and strictly relevant to the main topics of the questions.
The Java project must be able to run without errors and provide the expected results. It must also follow the best practices that we will discuss in the course, and in particular be well documented.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The written exam constitutes 80% of the final score, the Java project the remaining 20%.
Exam language
Italiano
Type D and Type F activities
SOFT SKILLS
Find out more about the Soft Skills courses for Univr students provided by the University's Teaching and Learning Centre: https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali
CONTAMINATION LAB
The Contamination Lab Verona (CLab Verona) is an experiential course with modules on innovation and enterprise culture that offers the opportunity to work in teams with students from all areas to solve challenges set by companies and organisations.
Upon completion of a CLab, students will be entitled to receive 6 CFU (D- or F-type credits).
Find out more: https://www.univr.it/clabverona
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be admitted to any teaching activities, including those of your choice, you must be enrolled in the academic year in which the activities in question are offered. Students who are about to graduate in the December and April sessions are therefore advised NOT to undertake extracurricular activities in the new academic year in which they are not enrolled, as these graduation sessions are valid for students enrolled in the previous academic year. Therefore, students who undertake an activity in an academic year in which they are not enrolled will not be granted CFU credits.
years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | Ciclo tematico di conferenze: “Conflitti. Riconoscere, prevenire, gestire” - 2022/2023 | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Securitisation transactions - Focus on securitisations of OF NPL / NPE /UTP | D |
Michele De Mari
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | The Fashion Lab - 2022/23 | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | Economic Thinking and Thesis Writing | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Data Analysis Laboratory with R (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Data Visualization Laboratory | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Python Laboratory | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Data Science Laboratory with SAP | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Advanced Excel Laboratory (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Excel Laboratory (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Laboratory on research methods for business | D |
Cristina Florio
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Laboratory on research methods for business | D |
Cristina Florio
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Piano di marketing 2022/23 | D |
Fabio Cassia
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Programming in Mathlab | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Programming in SAS | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | Business & predictive analytics for International Firms (with Excel Applications) - 2022/23 | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Elements of Financial Risk Management - 2022/23 | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Soft skills training for economics - 2022/23 | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Topics in applied economics and finance - 2022/23 | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Experience 3 Days as a Manager | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | The Chartered Accountant as a business consultant | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Integrated Financial Planning 2022/2023 | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Introduction to Java programming | D |
Alessandro Gnoatto
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Professional Communication for Economics 2022/2023 | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° 2° | Project "B-EDUCATION: ideas that count" - 1 cfu | D |
Roberto Bottiglia
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Project "B-EDUCATION: ideas that count" - 2 cfu | D |
Roberto Bottiglia
(Coordinator)
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Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
theses proposals | Research area |
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Tesi di laurea magistrale - Tecniche e problemi aperti nel credit scoring | Statistics - Foundational and philosophical topics |
Fattori ESG e valutazione d'azienda | Various topics |
Il metodo Monte Carlo per la valutazione di opzioni americane | Various topics |
Il Minimum Requirement for own funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) | Various topics |
L'acquisto di azioni proprie | Various topics |
Proposte Tesi A. Gnoatto | Various topics |