fin5der derivative securities
DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
FIN5DER
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will focus on the pricing and valuation of derivative securities, and their use in risk management. Forward and swap contracts, together with futures and, options are the main securities considered. You will also examine in depth the role of derivative securities in risk management.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDoureige Jurdi
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Analysis of derivatives for the CFA program.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChance, D.M.
Year2003
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PublisherAIMR
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Options, futures and other derivatives
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorHull. J
YearN/A
Edition/Volume8TH EDN
PublisherPEAR COLLEGE DIV
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDoureige Jurdi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in-class assessment tasksEquivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One hour formative examinationEquivalent to 1000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two hour final examinationEquivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual assignmentEquivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |