The module gives the students a thorough understanding of derivatives, their applications, and selected models for the pricing of derivatives such as futures, forwards, swaps, and options.
The purpose of this module is that the students gain knowledge,
skills, and competencies at a further educational level such that
they can discuss and analyze central concepts, methods, models,
tools and problems within the subject area. The students apply
relevant software and search digital databases when working with
the content of the module. Part of the teaching material is
digital.
The lectures contain theoretical discussions as well as discussions of common applications and examples. In the exercise sessions, the students are exposed to practical problems that they solve by applying the theories that have been presented in the lectures.
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary knowledge on:
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary skills in:
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary competences in:
For information see § 17.
Name of exam | Financial Derivatives |
Type of exam | Written exam
Individual examination. |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Finansielle derivater |
Module code | KAFIN20228 |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Spring
|
ECTS | 5 |
Language of instruction | English |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration |
Study Board | Study Board of Economics and Business Administration |
Department | Aalborg University Business School |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |