Derivative Securities
Course #: AF 435, Class #: 2588, Section #: 01
Description
Derivative securities are contracts whose payoffs are derived from the outcome of another security or asset price. This course focuses on the valuation and (mis)use of derivative securities. Specifically the course covers: history of derivatives, valuation of forwards, futures, swap and option contracts and the use of derivative securities to hedge financial risk, particularly interest rate and foreign currency risk.
Prerequisites
AF 301 and a minimum of 60 credits MGT majors only
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Tu 7p.m. – 9:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M03-0407
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
McCormack M03-0407
Enrolled / Capacity
16 / 35
Status
Open