BUSINESS F722 / Market Trading and Risk Management

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BUSINESS F600 OR BUSINESS F650 OR enrollment in the Blended Learning Part-time MBA Program.

Antirequisite(s): BUSINESS A722

In this experiential course, students are introduced to theoretical and empirical issues of different financial instruments, their valuation methodology, and their institutional uses in risk management. The course attempts to develop practical skills in trading financial securities with a focus on return enhancement through role playing. The course deals comprehensively with the increased importance played by risk and uncertainty in today’s financial markets. Market microstructure knowledge provides students guidance in implementing their trading strategies. All students are able to trade stocks, bonds, options, futures, indices, etc.