FINA4522

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FINA 4522 - Options & Derivatives I (2 Cr.)

Finance (11265) TCSM - Curtis L. Carlson School of Management

Course description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to derivative contracts and their pay-offs and basic pricing and how they are used to manage risk or speculate in financial markets. Course presents forward and futures contracts, option contracts, and swap contracts.

Prereq: CSOM mjr, (Fina 3001 or Fina 3001H or ApEc 3501; Fina 4121 or Fina 4121H), completion of or concurrent enrollment in Fina 4321 or Fina 4321H

Minimum credits

2

Maximum credits

2

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Requirements

004094

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

01588

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall & Spring