FIN3008S Derivatives Securities 2022
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FIN3008S
Derivatives Securities
2022
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
This Study Guide is designed to provide you with details of the module FIN3008S – Derivatives Securities, the learning outcomes, delivery and assessment arrangements. The Study Guide consists of 6 parts.
Part 1 gives background details to the subject area are provided and the broad aims of the module are set out.
Part 2 consists of the module outline. In this part the (a) module learning outcomes, (b) the themes and topics to be explored are explained along with the (c) learning supports to be used.
Part 3 gives details of the module delivery arrangements. It sets out the session arrangements and the expectations in relation to your prior preparation and student engagement.
Part 4 provides details of the assessment techniques used in this module explaining the assessment components, their rationale.
Part 5 explains the UCD grading policy and grade descriptors drawing on the university document are given for each assessment component (i) Assignment and (ii)
Examination.
Part 6 presents the concluding comments.
Accessing Brightspace Zoom
This module will be wholly delivered via UCD’s integrated Zoom classroom.
Please log into Brightspace, go to “ FIN3008S-Derivative Securities-2021/22 Summer”, click “My Class”, “Zoom” .
Please always login using your UCD email address and your name. Your name should be visible to the lecturer and other students to facilitate collaboration. Please join your online session no later than five minutes before the advised time of your session.
Throughout the online sessions for this module, you will be frequently asked to engage with both your lecturer, and with your fellow students.
The lecturer may send you into breakout groups and you discuss some class content in smaller groups before your findings are discussed with the whole class. You may use the “Share Screen” function (if enabled) to show some summary points of the breakout group discussions.
If you select “Chat”, a chat window will open and you can communicate with the whole class or with your lecturer. If you would like to send a private message to your lecturer, please select your lecturer’s name instead of everyone.
By clicking on “Reactions”, another menu will open. This menu allows you to raise your hand if you have a question or would like to comment. If you see a hand icon in the left upper corner of your screen, your hand is currently raised. You can lower your hand by clicking on this icon a second time. The lecturer can also lower your hand.
When you join a Zoom session, you will be muted, and your camera is turned off. But for better engagement in the class, it is advised to keep your camera turned on. Please only unmute yourself if you would like to speak to avoid background noises. You can change your audio and video setting by clicking the small arrow beside the “Unmute” or “Start Video” icon.
Background Details
a. Background to the Topic
This module introduces the fundamentals of Derivative Securities. Topics covered include derivative markets, uses of derivatives and the pricing of derivatives. Asset classes covered will include equities, foreign exchange and commodities.
The topics covered in this module will allow students to learn about the concepts and theories in finance that would help investors and business decision-makers in making investment and financing investments as well as knowing how risk can be managed through the use of derivatives securities.
The knowledge obtained from this course would be very valuable for one’s to embark on a professional or business career in either the Financial Markets or the different Financial Institutions.
b. Module Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce derivatives as a tool for managing risk. The key products are futures, options and swaps. This module describes in detail how the international derivatives markets work, how they can be used by treasury and risk management departments, and what determines prices in them. Among the topics covered in this module are: futures and options markets, interest rate futures, types of options, dynamic hedging and portfolio insurance, introduction to options strategies, interest rate and foreign currency swaps, pricing options and credit derivatives.
Module philosophy
The module draws on student prior learning and work experience and combines insights from strategy, international trade and investment theory, human resource management and other areas.
The assessment tasks for this module have been designed with this in mind as detailed later in the study guide.
Programme Goals
Programme Goals Specify the overall programme goal and insert a one-line description of each goal. |
Programme Learning Outcomes Specify the learning outcomes associated with each programme goal.
On successful completion of the programme students should be able to: |
FIN3008S (Sg) Derivatives Securities
Module Components |
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Programme Goal 1: Informed Thinkers: Our graduates will be knowledgeable on management theory and will be able to apply this theory to business problems (Knowledge). |
Programme Learning Outcome 1a: Explain current theoretical underpinnings of business and the management of organisations. |
X (Exam question, Individual Assessment) |
Programme Learning Outcome 1b: Apply appropriate methods, tools and techniques for identifying, analysing and resolving business problems within functional and across functional business areas. |
X (Exam question, Individual Assessment) |
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Programme Goal 2: Communication, Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills: Our graduates will have well developed skills of communication, analysis and critical thinking (Skills and Competencies). |
Programme Learning Outcome 2a Prepare a short business presentation (written and/or oral) on a current business issue. |
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Programme Learning Outcome 2b: Analyse specific business case studies or problems and formulate a report detailing the issues and recommended actions. |
X (Individual Assessment) |
2022-09-04