Derivatives and Risk Management

Unit code: BEO3002 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Campus
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Overview
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Overview

Explore the vast and intricate world of the Derivatives market, with Derivatives and Risk Management.

Derivative instruments are used in managing financial risks faced by both corporate entities and government organisations. In today’s volatile financial and commodity markets, the importance of risk management for all organisations is crucial.

In this unit you will focus on managing the financial risks of organisation operating in Australia and overseas, using derivatives and other techniques adopted by the financial industry.


Learn what it takes to become part of a market that is more than 10 times the value of world gross domestic product.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exhibit knowledge of the operations of the derivative markets and different types of financial risks;
  2. Appraise the mechanics of futures, options, swaps and other derivatives;
  3. Evaluate the characteristics and design of various types of derivatives; and,
  4. Assess, investigate and adapt appropriate techniques in a variety of situations to manage different types of financial risks faced by companies.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 20%
Short case study
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Risk management project (Group)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 40%
Theoretical practical problems

Other locations

For students studying at Liaoning University
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 20%
Short case study
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Risk management project (Group)
Assessment type: Examination
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Grade: 40%
Final examination

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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