Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MGMT 642 003 (CRN: 15170)
FUTURES AND OPTIONS I
Long Title: FUTURES AND OPTIONS I
Department: Management
Instructor: Farnsworth, Heber
Meetings:
1:30PM - 6:30PM S (29-AUG-2026 - 29-AUG-2026)
7:30AM - 12:30PM S (12-SEP-2026 - 12-SEP-2026)
1:30PM - 6:30PM S (26-SEP-2026 - 26-SEP-2026)
7:30AM - 12:30PM S (10-OCT-2026 - 10-OCT-2026)
Part of Term: MBA Weekend Term 1
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 Hybrid
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Online Program
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Prerequisites: MGMT 648 OR MGMT 848 OR MGMT 648 OR MGMT 848
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 18
Enrollment data as of: 27-APR-2026 12:11AM
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.