PSTAT 170: INTRO MATH FINANCE
University of California, Santa Barbara
Describes mathematical methods for estimating and evaluating asset pricing models, equilibrium and derivative pricing, options, bonds, and the term-structure of interest rates. Also introduces finance optimization models for risk management and financial engineering.
Average GPA: 2.97
Grade distribution records: 2,877 students across 41 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 122 | 4.2% |
| A | 481 | 16.7% |
| A- | 391 | 13.6% |
| B+ | 474 | 16.5% |
| B | 388 | 13.5% |
| B- | 272 | 9.5% |
| C+ | 248 | 8.6% |
| C | 197 | 6.8% |
| C- | 95 | 3.3% |
| D+ | 33 | 1.1% |
| D | 55 | 1.9% |
| D- | 13 | 0.5% |
| F | 108 | 3.8% |
Based on 2,877 student grade records across 41 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Ludkovski M 535 students, Average GPA 2.57
- Ichiba T 507 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Pedersen H W 489 students, Average GPA 3.08
- Tan Ying 416 students, Average GPA 3.11
- Chen T 327 students, Average GPA 2.60
- Zhu Zimu 255 students, Average GPA 3.55
- Detering N 246 students, Average GPA 2.84
- Grasselli M D 102 students, Average GPA 2.61