ACTSC 127Introduction to Global Capital Markets and Financial Analytics

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Actuarial Science
Cross-listed: AFM 127

When it runs

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course introduces financial markets and institutions, examining the role of finance in the global economy while introducing foundational principles of financial decision making. The course utilizes analytic and computational approaches to the topics, enabling students to develop data management and analysis competencies.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - CS115 - Introduction to Computer Science 1 (0.50)
  - CS135 - Designing Functional Programs (0.50)
- Complete 1 of the following
  - Enrolled in H-Accounting & Financial Management, H-Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy, H-Science & Financial Management, or H-Sustainability & Financial Management
  - Enrolled in H-Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- AFM121 - Introduction to Global Financial Markets (0.50)
- CFM101 - Introduction to Financial Markets and Data Analytics (0.50)

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One post or comment in 1 thread mentions ACTSC 127, July 2024 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2024

Jul 1, 2024 ACTSC 127 1 point, 3 comments

u/anonim0791: “Does anyone know if a CS student can take ACTSC 127? It says Prereq: Accounting and Financial Management or Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy students. Thanks”

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