Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2019
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MGMT 642 003 (CRN: 14238)
FUTURES AND OPTIONS I
Long Title: FUTURES AND OPTIONS I
Department: Management
Instructor: Xing, Yuhang
Meetings:
1:30PM - 6:30PM S (31-AUG-2019 - 31-AUG-2019)
7:30AM - 12:30PM S (14-SEP-2019 - 14-SEP-2019)
1:30PM - 6:30PM S (28-SEP-2019 - 28-SEP-2019)
7:30AM - 12:30PM S (12-OCT-2019 - 12-OCT-2019)
Part of Term: PMBA Second Year 5
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 39
Enrollment data as of: 4-NOV-2025 5:19AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: An introduction to forward, futures, option, and swap contracts, including the basic valuation principles, the use of these contracts for hedging financial risk, and an analysis of option-like investment decisions. Recommended for finance students.