This course provides an introduction to the fastest growing areas in derivative securities. In addition to three exams, there will be three homework projects involving pricing and trading of derivative securities. You will also be required to write spread sheet programs related to derivative securities.
Finance is a highly quantitative field.
Understanding and solving quantitative problems are the primary emphasis of this course. You absolutely must practice doing problems if you expect to succeed in this course. These problems are designed to help you to understand the underlying concepts. You are required to work these problems. If, for some reason, you fall behind, get help immediately.