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FIN 427 - Derivatives and Financial Risk Management

FIN 427: Derivatives and Financial Risk Management (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: B A 323. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Business Administration, Emphasis in Financial Services, B.S. (2026-27), Business Administration, Financial Services, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Upper Division Major Electives
  • Required Courses
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Introduce derivative instruments such as futures, options and swaps, nature of their markets and pricing methods. Applications of those instruments for hedging risks in equities, commodities, and exchange rates.
Prerequisites
B A 323. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #8187· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
60 of 60 seats open
Tue 4:00 PM-6:40 PM · LH 339

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