Advanced Finance Course: Options and Futures in Financial Decision Making
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Course Overview: Options and Futures in Financial Decision Making
Course Code: FIN 480
Hours Offered: 3
Classification: Elective Course
Frequency of Offering: W24 Winter semester
Prerequisites Required: BBA Junior or Senior standing, MM degree holder, Business Minor student and either FIN 300, FIN 557, FIN 302 course completion
This advanced finance course delves into the intricacies of financial derivatives - pivotal securities for financial professionals. The curriculum encompasses:
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Characteristics Exploration: An in-depth look at options, futures contracts, swaps and their markets.
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Fundamental Economics Principles: Understanding how to price and hedge derivative securities based on core economic principles.
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Practical Applications Discussion: Exploring the diverse use cases of derivatives across finance sectors like risk management, portfolio insurance strategies, index arbitrage, and corporate financial planning.
The learning experience is delivered through lectures enriched with discussions on current market conditions in different derivative markets, complemented by interactive trading simulations designed to enhance understanding and practical skills.
Historical Context: Prior to the academic year 2014-2015, this course was known as FIN 380.
Instructor: Jason Hall
Role: Lecturer I in Business
Jason Hall specializes in teaching corporate investment decisions, options futures, and big data including . He has been honored with the Neary Teaching Excellence Award for his contributions to education in these areas.
Contact Information:
Location: 701 Tappan Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
Phone Number: +1 734 615-5002
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