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BBS35 FT Singapore

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 UCDs 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

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FIN3008S (Sg)

Derivatives

Securities

Module Components

1)

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.

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Apply appropriate methods, tools and techniques for identifying, analysing and resolving business problems within functional and across functional business areas.

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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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Analyse specific business case

studies or problems and formulate a report detailing the issues and recommended actions.

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