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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
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 [email protected] 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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SMGtools
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!