CMB 8060 - Financial Risk Management

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Villanova University

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Description: This course combines the theory and practice of corporate finance and derivatives. It focuses on derivatives pricing models, the structure of the markets for these instruments, and the development of hedging strategies to manage corporate risks related to changes in interest rates,foreign currencies, stock prices, and commodities. This course will provide the students with an understanding of how derivative securities such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps are priced and used to maximize shareholder value. Through the use of cases, the students will also learn how to apply their knowledge of the principles of risk management related to real options, simulation, value-at-risk (VaR), and other important concepts to solve real-world financial problems in a corporate setting. 4.00credit(s) Prerequisites: Graduate Business level CMB 8050 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate Business level CMB 8055 Minimum Grade of C

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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