Introduction to mathematical tools for economic and finance models.

Description

Mathematics (30268) is a 1st year course for the students enrolled in the CLEACC classes at Bocconi University. The course provides the basic mathematical tools to build up and analyze the quantitative models used in Economics and Management. The second part of the course is devoted to presenting the application of the quantitative methods to finance.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

• Use selected basic computational techniques (limits, derivatives, determinant, rank).
• Justify the use of the acquired mathematical tools for solving specific problems.
• Use market valuation techniques to assess basic cashflows.
• Discuss the profitability of a financial project.