Derivatives and Risk Management (FINM3405)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Business School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Incompatible
BSFN3405 or CO356 or COMM3506
Prerequisite
BSFN2401 or COMM2501 or FINM2401
Restricted
Quota: Minimum of 35 enrolments
Course enquiries
Mr Jon Aster (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person), (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduces forwards, futures & options as securities for risk management & speculation. Exposures to equity, currency, interest rate & commodity rik are examined. Pricing derivatives using analytical & numerical techniques.
