Mathematical Finance Preparation Week
Mathematical Finance Preparation Week 2014
Introduction to
Academic Advising
and GPO Support Services
Meet Your Advisor
Whitney Jorns Kuhnlenz
Assistant 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
Class
Registration
Location
1st floor of SMG
Hours of Operation
Academic
Advising &
Student Support
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Event
Coordination
http://smgworld.bu.edu/gpo/
MSMF Curriculum
Fall 2014
(16 Credits)
Spring 2015
(16 Credits)
Summer 2015
Fall 2015
(16 Credits)
MF702:
Fundamentals of Finance
MF703:
C++ Programming for
Mathematical Finance
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
Optional
Internship
MF730:
Portfolio Theory
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 Methods
Mon/Wed 8:00am-11:00pm, Oct 20- Dec 10
 MF 795 Stoch Method Professor Lyasoff
Tues/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/MSM
F-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.
 Fix It
 Student Link
 Compliance Status
 Transcript Preview
 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 Events
Bleacher Bar Social
 Thursday, August 28th
Directly after orientation
 Basketball/Hockey Games
 Monthly events at Cornwalls/BU Pub at the Castle
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 Stay updated on the website
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Welcome to the BU School of
Management Class of 2016!