Mathematics Primer Information

Course Content

The CQF program begins with the Mathematics Primer, 15 hours of intensive training covering all the mathematical preliminaries you need to know before commencing the CQF lectures. The Primer has been designed for the vast majority of delegates who need to refresh their math skills before the start the CQF. The Mathematics Primer is available as a classroom program in London, New York and online learning globally.

For any questions regarding the Mathematics Primer, please contact CQF Admissions.

 

Dates for the June 2012 Program:

 

New York	London
18th, 19th and 20th of May	8th, 9th 10th of June

 

This program covers the following:

 

Calculus:

• Functions and limits
• Differentiation and integration
• Complex numbers
• Functions of several variables

   
Differential Equations:

• First order equations
• Second and higher order equations   

 

Linear Algebra:

• Matrices and vectors
• Systems of linear equations
• Eigenvalues and eigenvectors   

 

Probability:

• Probability Distribution Function
• Cumulative Distribution
• Expectation Algebra
• Key Discrete and Continuous Distributions including the Normal Distribution
• Central Limit Theorem

 

Statistics:

• General Summary Statistics
• Maximum Likelihood Estimator
• Hypothesis Testing
• Regression and Correlation

 

Visual Basic for Applications

This course starts with basic VBA and works up to the more complex features of VBA using Windows Excel. This simple programming language is a powerful component of Excel and is used across all major investment banks. While prior experience in VBA is not a requirement of the CQF, delegates will use Excel and VBA in class. These lectures support the Mathematics Primer in preparing for the CQF.

 

 

Fees and Enrolment Conditions

If you are unsure whether the CQF is for you and just want a mathematical refresher course, the Mathematics Primer may be taken independently of the CQF. Fees for the Mathematics Primer alone is £1,600 + VAT (where applicable) or US$2,550 in the Americas.

1. If you attend the Mathematics Primer on the basis that you are taking the CQF and later cancel your CQF training, you are liable for the full cost of the Mathematics Primer.

2. If you intend to take just the Mathematics Primer and later take the CQF, you will have your CQF fees discounted by the value of the Mathematics Primer, since the course is included in the CQF's fees.