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Level 3S1·S2

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This unit examines the institutional features of futures and options markets, the use of futures, options and other derivatives in arbitraging, trading and hedging, and pricing of these instruments.

Offered in 2026

Semester 1Caulfield· FLEXIBLE
Semester 2Caulfield· FLEXIBLE

Prerequisites

all of

any of

BFC2140Corporate finance 1

BFF2140Corporate finance 1

BFW2140Corporate finance 1

BFB2140Corporate finance 1

BFX2140Corporate finance 1

any of

BFB1001Foundations of finance

BFF1001Foundations of finance

BFW1001Foundations of finance

Prohibitions

any of

BFW2751Derivatives 1

BFC2751Derivatives 1

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

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Synopsis

This unit examines the institutional features of futures and options markets, the use of futures, options and other derivatives in arbitraging, trading and hedging, and pricing of these instruments.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty: Department of Banking and Finance
Handbook year: 2026

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