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ARCHIVED 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FIN 475 - Derivatives: Markets, Pricing and Applications3.00 credit hours
This course deals with financial instruments known as derivatives and their use in managing risk and creating leverage. The derivatives market consists of financial contracts in the form of options, forwards, futures, swaps, debt-related securities and many other types of related instruments. These contracts are used by corporations, investment funds, individuals and governments to control risk arising from fluctuating interest rates, exchange rates, stock prices and commodity prices. They are also used by investors and financial institutions to leverage investment positions. This course is designed to expand understanding of derivative related financial instruments and their use in investment and corporate financial management. Upon completion of the course, students will have a clear understanding of derivative markets, the theory of pricing derivative securities and the use of derivatives in practice.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 350 .
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