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FNCE 4408 - Derivatives and Risk Management

(formerly MGMT 4408)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
The focus of this course is on understanding the creation of economic value in firms by managing exposure to financial risks such as commodity, currency, and interest rate risks. As one of the main tools for hedging financial risk, the course also provides an in-depth introduction to derivative securities: their characteristics, markets, valuation, and trading strategies. Additional topics may include the quantification and measurement of market risk, Value at Risk, credit risk, and the tax consequences of financial risk management decisions.

Prerequisite(s): FNCE 3302 .