Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| primo semestre | Sep 23, 2013 | Jan 10, 2014 |
| secondo semestre | Feb 17, 2014 | May 30, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione Invernale Esami | Jan 13, 2014 | Feb 15, 2014 |
| Sessione Estiva esami | Jun 3, 2014 | Jul 12, 2014 |
| Sessione Autunnale Esami | Aug 25, 2014 | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione di Lauree - Novembre | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 |
| Sessione di Lauree - Aprile - Verona | Apr 9, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 |
| Sessione di Lauree - Settembre | Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Vacanze Natalizie | Dec 23, 2013 | Jan 4, 2014 |
| Vacanze Estive | Aug 11, 2014 | Aug 23, 2014 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Economics Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
If you forgot your login details or have problems logging in, please contact the relevant IT HelpDesk, or check the login details recovery web page.
Should you have any doubts or questions, please check the Enrolment FAQs
Academic staff
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University. Please select your Study Plan based on your enrolment year.
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1° Year
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2° Year
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Financial statistics (2013/2014)
Teaching code
4S00489
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
9
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-S/03 - ECONOMIC STATISTICS
Language
Italian
Period
primo semestre dal Sep 23, 2013 al Jan 10, 2014.
Learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to introduce student in modern econometric and time series tools for analyzing and modeling of quantitative financial information.
The course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the statistical and computational skills needed for the creation, implementation, and evaluation of the time series models used by the financial sector to manage risk and develop investment strategies.
Program
1. Prices and stock indexes
2. Stylized facts of financial returns
3. Linear and non-linear models for financial returns
4. Volatility models
5. Elements of forecasting
Suggested textbooks
- G. M. Gallo, B. Pacini, Metodi quantitativi per i mercati finanziari, Carocci, Roma, 2002.
- Bee M., Santi F., Finanza Quantitativa con R, Apogeo, 2013
Types of classes: lectures, seminars and exercises
Examination Methods
Written exam. Oral exam is optional.
Type D and Type F activities
Modules not yet included
Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details.
Gestione carriere
Internships
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Tesi di laurea magistrale - Tecniche e problemi aperti nel credit scoring | Statistics - Foundational and philosophical topics |
| Il metodo Monte Carlo per la valutazione di opzioni americane | Various topics |
Linguistic training CLA
Further services
I servizi e le attività di orientamento sono pensati per fornire alle future matricole gli strumenti e le informazioni che consentano loro di compiere una scelta consapevole del corso di studi universitario.