FIN 470 - Financial Risk Management

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

Financial price risk in the form of unexpected movements in the foreign exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices and their impacts on a firm's earnings, cash flows, value, and competitiveness are the focus of this course. Various financial derivatives such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps and different hedging techniques, principles, and strategies will be studied. The course also includes the design, development, execution, and evaluation of corporate risk management program. Lecture, discussion, readings, case study, and internet access approaches will be employed. Prereq: FIN 445, FIN 450.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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