Financial Derivatives

Fall 2024 > Management & Business > FINA.6750 > 082

Course No: FINA.6750-082; SIS Class Nbr: 7270; SIS Term: 3410
Course Status: Open

Course Description

The primary emphases in this course are the valuation and practical application of derivatives for both hedging and speculation. Topics include the characteristics of options, forward contracts, futures, and swaps; arbitrage and the valuation of derivatives; creating value and profit diagrams; and the structure of the derivatives markets. Ethical and economic issues associated with the use of derivatives as reported in the current financial press are also covered.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: FINA.5010 Fundamentals of Finance, or permission of graduate program coordinator.
  • Special Notes: Matriculated MBA students with completed MBA Foundation Core; or permission of MBA Coordinator.
  • Core Codes: LOW COST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Tunde Kovacs
  • Textbook Information

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2024 Fall: Oct 28 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1965
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: Online MBA, M.S. in Finance

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