Options & Futures

FIN4560 Options and Futures
4 General Credits

This course is an introduction to options, futures, and other derivative securities. We examine the nature of the instruments, the theory of how they are priced, and strategies in which they are used. Cases address applications in both investment management and corporate finance, covering such topics as risk management, financial engineering, speculation, and arbitrage.

This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall

Recommended: ACC3502

Prerequisites: SME2021 or FIN2000