Risk and Derivatives

3 credits · Graduate

This course is an introduction to risk, enterprise management and derivatives. As a survey course in risk and derivatives, the goal is to cover the central concepts and issues that will permit the student to start using the concepts and products as well as have a working understanding of the main advantages and disadvantages of each. The goal of the course is not solely on the quantitative models themselves, but also on the qualitative issues. Nevertheless, risk management and derivatives is a quantitative subject, and as such, students be comfortable with basic statistics and algebra. Knowledge of calculus is not required for this course. Additionally, students should be comfortable with basic Excel mathematical and financial functions. PREREQUISITES: BUSI 5201.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion