FINM3405 - Derivatives and Risk Management Semester 2 2023

Java Python FINM3405 - Derivatives and Risk Management

1.General Course Information

1.1 Course Details Course Code:FINM3405

Course Title:Derivatives and Risk Management Coordinating Unit: School of Business

Semester:Semester 2,2023 Mode:External

Level:Undergraduate

Delivery Location:External (administered at St Lucia)

Number of Units:2 Pre-Requisites:

FINM2401 or 2411 or 2412 or 2416

Course Description:ntroduces  forwards,futures  &options  as  securities forisk  management&speculation.Exposures  to  equity  currency,interest rate &commodity risk are examined.Pricing derivatives usinganalytical &numerical techniques.

Assumed Background:

it is beneficial for students to have at least completed an Introduction to Finance coursetogain an understanding of valuation principles and risk concepts.Studentswill also benefit from having completedFINM2415(previously FINM3401).

Before attemptingthis course,students are advised thatit is i