FIN 513 - Speculative Markets
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 179608
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 8/27/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 10/13/2013
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Course Description
Analysis of derivative securities covering options, forwards, futures, OTCderivatives; topics include valuation, trading, hedging. Involves computeranalysis.
Prerequisites
B A 531
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives With CD (optional) | 8th | Hull, John C. | 9780132777421 | MBS |
| Analysis of Derivatives for the CFA Program | 2003 | Chance, Don M. | 9780935015935 | MBS |
| Student Solutions Manual for Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives (optional) | 8th | Hull, John C. | 9780132164962 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
Requires: Course is designed for Windows-based computers only.
Please test your computer for requirements
Software Requirements
Requires: Microsoft Office 2007 or higher is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.