FIN 670 Risk Management with Derivatives

This course introduces the basic concepts, principles, and practices of derivative securities with primary focus on options and futures contracts. The course will cover derivative markets, pricing of options and futures contracts, and financial risk management. Advanced hedging strategies and securities innovation including real options will be introduced.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, or Summer (one section per academic year, offered in-person/hybrid, occasionally online)

Prerequisites - FIN 350 or FIN 502
Restriction by Major - FNCE excluded
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

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Course History -
Course Rotation updated 12/2022; Prerequisites updated 11/2019; Change to major restriction 7/2018, effective Fall 2019; Course Rotation added 3/2015

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