Mathematical Finance Preparation Week

Mathematical Finance Preparation Week 2014

Introduction to Academic Advising and GPO Support

Services

Meet Your AdvisorWhitney Jorns KuhnlenzAssistant Director

My Office Hours:

Room 104

By appointment – in person or on the phone

M-F 9am-5pm

Contact Information:

617-353-2674

wjorns@bu.edu

Advisor Assists With…

• Degree and course planning

• Student services• Program and graduation

requirements• Student support• Communication between

student and faculty• ISSO liaison• Event planning

The Graduate Programs Office

Location1st floor of SMG

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday9 a.m.-5 p.m.

http://smgworld.bu.edu/gpo/

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MSMF CurriculumFall 2014

(16 Credits)Spring 2015(16 Credits)

Summer 2015

Fall 2015(16 Credits)

MF702: Fundamentals of Finance

MF703: C++ Programming for Mathematical Finance

OptionalInternship

MF730: Portfolio Theory

MF792: Stochastic Methods of Mathematical Finance I

MF728:Fixed Income Securities

MF731:Corporate Risk Management

MF793:Statistical Methods of Mathematical Finance

MF794: Stochastic Optimal Control and Investment

MF770: Advanced Derivatives

MF795: Stochastic Methods of Mathematical Finance II

MF796: Computational Methods of Mathematical Finance

MF772:Credit Risk

Fall 2014 Semester Schedule

MF 702 Fund of Finance, Professor Schwenkler Mon/Wed 8:00am-11:00am, Sept 3- Oct 15

MF 792 Stoch Method, Professor Lyasoff Tues/Thurs 9:30am-12:30pm, Sept 2- Oct 16

MF 793 Stat MethodsMon/Wed 8:00am-11:00pm, Oct 20- Dec 10

MF 795 Stoch Method Professor LyasoffTues/Thurs 9:30am-12:30pm, Oct 21- Dec 9

Important Dates Fall Semester

• New International Student ISSO Check-in Deadline: No later than Monday September 8th.

• End of Fall Semester : Last day of final exams - Friday, December 19th

Spring Semester Courses Begin: Tuesday, January 20th

Final Exams End: May 9th

Learning Environment: Performance Standards

Grading policies are up to the discretion of each individual faculty member and will be explained on the first day of class

At least a B- (2.7) Cumulative GPA is required to be in good academic standing at the School of Management At the end of this semester, GSM CGPAs below 2.7

will result in review by PDC A GSM CGPA below 2.3 will result in academic

dismissal Honors - GSM CGPAs of 3.55 or higher High Honors - GSM CGPAs of 3.7 or higher Beta Gamma Sigma – Top 20%

Academic Conduct Code The Academic Conduct Code

Defines The School of Management’s ethical expectations Your rights and responsibilities The disciplinary process for academic misconduct

Academic Misconduct includes…. Cheating on examinations Plagiarism Falsification of data Unauthorized conversation during examinations Representing Internet materials as one’s own

GPO academic policies and the Academic Conduct Code can be found in the Forms section of the GPO website

MSMF Handbook The Math Mathematical Finance (MSMF)

Handbook is a reference document that delineates the current policies and procedures for MSMF students. Students should become familiar with the policies and procedures and use the Handbook as a resource throughout their MSMF program.

You may view the Handbook on the MSMF Website or athttp://smgworld.bu.edu/gpo/files/2014/08/MSMF-Handbook-2014-2015-Final.pdf

SMG Resources SMG Technology Services

SMG Helpdesk – Room 342 helpdesk@management.bu.edu smgworld.bu.edu/techhelp

Computer Labs Open Access Lab – Room 328 Graduate Resource Center – Room 316

SMG Resources SMGworld.bu.edu

Access SMGtools, IT Tech Help, Directories, etc.

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More SMG Resources Books

• SMG Copy Center, Room 186• Barnes and Noble, Kenmore Square

Lockers Locker rentals available September 4th & 5th

in the 340 team rooms from 8:00am-7:00pm. Rentals available through http

://smgworld.bu.edu/techhelp/about/

Even More SMG Resources ATM

• A Bank of America ATM is located outside of SMG room 208

Fax Machine• Across from ATM, outside of SMG room 208

Library Pardee Library, entrance on 3rd floor

Coffee and Food Starbucks and Bread Winners, 2nd Floor

BU Resources Student Health Services (881 Comm

Ave) Student Accounts (881 Comm Ave) ISSO (888 Comm Ave)

Make sure you Check-in by September 15th! International Graduate Student Orientation

Monday, September 1st, 3-5pm. They will cover important issues related to immigration and employment. We highly recommend you attend! Jacob Sleeper Auditorium-871 Commonwealth Ave

Miscellaneous Agganis Arena Gym “FitRec”

Free access with your BU ID

Museum of Fine Arts Free access with your BU ID

The BUS! BU Shuttle runs along the BU campus

Getting Involved MSMF Program sponsors frequent

social events Mathematical Finance Club Graduate Student Council

Boat Cruise, Formal, and much more! Looking for a 1st year representative!

BU Calendar of Events SMG Calendar of Events MSMF Events Page

Upcoming EventsBleacher Bar Social

Thursday, August 28th Directly after orientation

Basketball/Hockey Games Monthly events at Cornwalls/BU Pub at the

Castle

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Welcome to the BU School of

Management Class of 2016!