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. Applied Derivatives 1 - Hedging (Lectures 4)
4. Swaps (Lecture 5)
5. Options (Lecture 6)
6. Applied Derivatives 2 - Trading (Lecture 7)
7. Applied Derivatives 3 - Case studies & examples (Lectures 8 & 9)
8. Project Workshop (Lecture 10)
9. Revision & Exam Preparation (Lecture 11)
10. Presentations (Lecture 12)