Derivatives II: Options

Course aim

The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of Options, the different types and their applications, and how valuations of Options can be calculated.

Course content

Options markets; stock options; trading strategies; valuation of options; Ito calculus using binomial models; Black-Scholes model for valuing options; options on stock indices, warrants, currencies and futures, the “Greeks”; volatility smiles

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 5030	Derivatives I: Futures

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Directed Study (Meetings and activities as agreed with Course Coordinator)	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Final examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.