BA 456 - Financial Derivatives

Institution:

Pepperdine University

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Description:

This course is an introduction to financial derivatives, namely options, forwards, futures, and swaps. The goal is to provide a complete overview of the main characteristics of these securities and to develop familiarity with a wide array of financial products, an understanding of their risk characteristics, and an understanding of the "arbitrage pricing principle." This course will also cover implementation of derivatives strategies for risk management purposes. Prerequisite: BA 321.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pepperdine.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 506-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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