Course Details

Course Code: BU8301
Course Title: Derivatives & Alternative Investments
Short Title: Derivatives
Course Level:: Level 8
Valid From:: 2020/2021 Sem 2
Credits:: 15
Owner: Business
Assessment Method: Achievement
Course Aim

This course aims to develop an understanding of derivatives and alternative investments in global markets.
 
CILO
On Completion of this course, the learner will be able to
# Learning Outcome Description
1 Critically examine the key features and purposes of the different financial instruments.
2 Evaluate uses of derivative & alternative investments to hedge risk.
3 Demonstrate appropriate use of employability skills and finance related technology
Requisites
  • Pre Requisite: BU7300 or (BU7404 or BU8403)
  • Anti Requisite: BSB7301
 
Examinations
Assessment Type
Examination (Unseen)
Assessment Type
Examination (Unseen)
Other Controlled Assessments
Assessment Type
Presentation
Uncontrolled Assessments
Assessment Type
Project (Group)

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Affiliated Entities
Entity Code Entity Title Entity Version Entity Type
BBS8000 Bachelor of Business 3 Programme
BBS8001 Bachelor of Business (General) 1 Programme
BBS8030 Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) 7 Programme
BFT8100 Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology 1 Programme
B&FL8OP1 Bank & Fin NQF Level 8 Optional 1 1 Group
B&FL8OP2 Bank & Fin NQF Level 8 Optional 2 1 Group
B&FL8OP3 Bank & Fin NQF Level 8 Optional 3 1 Group
BUSOPT1 Business Options 1 1 Group
BUSOPT2 Business Options 2 1 Group
BUSOPT3 Business Options 3 1 Group