THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK 
IB359 - Derivatives and Risk Management 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2024 
 
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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Derivatives and Risk Management (IB359) - University of Warwick

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024

University	University of Warwick
Study Level	Undergraduate
Module Code	IB359
Module Name	Derivatives and Risk Management
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	30

This newly revised examination manual for IB359 - Derivatives and Risk Management at the University of Warwick in 2024 goes beyond simple test prep. It offers students a comprehensive dive into the content and structure of the final assessment, providing a platform to develop essential exam strategies. Core exam questions are central, accompanied by clear diagrams to boost understanding and retention under pressure. Continuously updated, this self-directed resource empowers students to conquer the final exam with confidence by covering all aspects of the latest module edition.

The IB359-15 Derivatives and Risk Management module - is designed for both WBS and non-WBS undergraduate students over a duration of 10 weeks. It focuses on deepening comprehension of various financial risks and derivative securities, encompassing their market mechanics, risk management applications, valuation factors, and associated trading risks. By the end of the module, participants are expected to proficiently define and elucidate derivative securities and market characteristics, financial risk types, asset price dynamics models, and derivatives pricing principles. Moreover, they should demonstrate adeptness in analysing financial market data and critically evaluating quantitative outcomes within the framework of the module's theoretical constructs.

The module typically covers the following topics:

Introduction to Risk, Value-at-Risk
Derivatives
- Interest Rates and Bonds
- Forwards and Futures
- Options:
  - Foundations
  - Pricing
  - Advanced Topics
- Interest Rate Derivatives
Credit Derivatives
Exotic Options
Term Structure Models

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EC239	Economics 2: Macroeconomics
EC306	Econometrics 2
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IB133	Foundations of Accounting
IB146	Accounting for Business
IB148	Principles of Marketing
IB232	Issues in Management Accounting
IB234	Financial Reporting 2
IB235	Finance 1: Financial Markets
IB236	Finance 2: Corporate Finance
IB253	Principles of Finance 1
IB254	Principles of Finance 2
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