Learning Outcomes:
Understanding what derivative markets are.
Understanding the main derivative securities and how they are priced.
Understanding how to apply derivative securities for hedge and trading.
Indicative Module Content:
1. Introduction: Preparing for Derivatives (Lectures 1 and 2)
2. Forwards and Futures (Lecture 3)
3. Swaps and Options (Lecture 4)
4. Applications of Derivatives: Risk Management, Hedging & others (Lectures 5 and 6)
5. Application Case Study 1: Derivatives in Risk Management (Lecture 7)
6. Application Case Study 2: Aviation Finance (Lecture 8)
7. Application Case Study 3: Energy Finance (Lecture 9)
8. Project Workshop (Lecture 10)
9. Revision & Exam Preparation (Lecture 11)
10. Presentations (Lecture 12)