Dr. David Colwell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Colwell is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Banking and Finance at the University of New South Wales. He holds dual PhDs in Mathematics, specializing in probability theory, and Finance, both from the University of Alberta. Colwell has extensive research interests in continuous-time financial modelling and its applications, including portfolio optimisation, insider information modelling, derivatives pricing, and pricing of equity, commodities, interest rates, and credit derivatives. He has supervised a significant number of postgraduate students, including 11 PhD candidates and others at the master's and honours levels, contributing to their academic advancements. Colwell's teaching contributions have been recognized with a Dean's Commendation for his excellence in teaching. He instructs courses on Options and Futures Risk Management, Interest Rate Risk Management, Derivatives Risk Management Techniques, and Continuous-Time Finance. His academic efforts are complemented by his membership in the Q-Group, an organization focusing on areas of quantitative finance.

Research Interests

Courses

Options and Futures Risk Management Interest Rate Risk Management Derivatives Risk Management Techniques Continuous-Time Finance

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.