NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY 
ACC3004: Derivative Markets 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Newcastle University - ACC3004: Derivative Markets

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Newcastle University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Module Code	ACC3004
Module Name	Derivative Markets
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	30

Tailored for the final examination in ACC3004: Derivative Markets (Newcastle University), this self-study pack helps you understand the current exam format and question styles. It focuses on core question types, with clear summaries and simple, step-by-step diagrams to aid recall under time pressure. Aligned to the latest syllabus, it provides exam-style practice with worked solutions and practical tips to refine technique and avoid common pitfalls, so you can revise efficiently and approach the final with confidence.

The module aims to develop student understanding of the uses and valuation of financial derivatives and to examine issues concerning the management of risk for financial institutions dealing in financial derivatives. It will provide those with the intention to advise and/or deal in derivatives with the knowledge and skills required for such a job role.

Outline of Syllabus:

An Introduction to Derivative Markets
Underlying Assets
Exchange Traded Futures and Options
Clearing
Delivery and Settlement
Investment Selection and Administration
Trading, hedging and Investment Strategies
Special regulatory Requirements
Valuing Forwards and Futures
Valuing Swaps
Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
Binomial Option Pricing Model

Pre-requisite: ACC2007.

MODULE CODE	MODULE NAME
ACC1003	Introduction to Accounting and Finance
ACC1010	Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC1011	Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance
ACC1012	Professional Skills for Accounting and Finance
ACC1053	Introductory Quantitative Methods and Principles of Taxation
ACC2002	Managerial and Business Economics
ACC2005	Intermediate Financial Accounting
ACC2007	Responsible Corporate Finance
ACC3001	Financial Accounting
ACC3004	Derivative Markets
ACC3006	International Financial Management
BUS1001	Introduction to Management and Organisation
ECO1007	Statistical Methods for Economics
ECO1009	Analysing Economic Data
ECO1017	Introductory Economics
ECO1020	Introductory Macroeconomics
ECO2009	Econometric Analysis
ECO3001	Advanced Microeconomics
ECO3018	Financial Economics
MKT1002	Introduction to Marketing

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