FIN 485: Seminar

Pre-reqs: FIN 383 and 398; Senior standing; Business majors only

General Education requirement: 5A & 5B

Emphasis on the fundamental concepts of financial derivatives and advanced strategies for applying these concepts in real-world settings. Emphasis is placed on understanding derivatives and developing the ability to use futures and options contracts for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage. Students engage in individual and group study, hands-on exercises, case analyses, classroom examples, and quizzes to reinforce learning.