Options, Futures, and Derivatives

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of a number of topics in modern finance theory and applications. The main areas that are examined include Futures Markets, Option Markets and Derivatives. These financial instruments play a key role in the management of risk by firms, and have attracted increasing interest from private sector firms and the larger community. The role of these instruments in the financial markets and their effect on the financial system are examined in detail. Note: This course is intended for students in the EFIN program. Cross-listed: ECON-4801(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ECON-4801. Requisite Courses: ECON-2820(3) or BUS-2820(3) (or the former ECON-2319(6) or BUS-2319(6)) [prerequisite(s)]; and STAT-1302(3) or STAT-2001(3) [prerequisite(s)]; and ONE of MATH-1101(6) or MATH-1102(3) or MATH-1103(3) or ECON-1201(3); ALL with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and students must have met their university writing requirement with a minimum grade of C+ (or exemption); OR permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].