Dr. Alexander Herbertsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander Herbertsson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg focused on the intersection of statistics and quantitative finance. He obtained his Ph.D. in Economics with a specialization in Quantitative Finance from the University of Gothenburg in 2007. Prior to that, he earned a Licentiate of Engineering in Industrial Mathematics from Chalmers University of Technology in 2005 and a Master of Science in Engineering Physics, majoring in Applied Mathematics, from Chalmers University in 2001. His academic and research interests include applied mathematical finance and financial engineering, with specific expertise in areas like credit risk, dependence modeling, and financial risk management. He has contributed significantly to the field through various publications, including studies on default contagion, pricing synthetic collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), and dynamic hedging strategies for portfolio credit risk. Alexander is committed to teaching and has covered subjects such as credit risk modeling and quantitative finance, impacting the next generation of finance professionals with his blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).