BFW2751 Derivatives 1
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFW2751 Derivatives 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs BFW1001 and unlocks 6 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFW2751
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFW2751
6 units list BFW2751 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
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 prices of these instruments.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Demonstration30%
- Presentation30%
- Written40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine the operations of derivatives markets, the mechanics of futures contracts and hedging in the futures market
- 2
evaluate the derivatives markets for hedging and trading purposes
- 3
apply standard pricing models for futures and option contracts, and other derivatives for effective trading
- 4
design various option trading strategies and measure investors' positions in option trading.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
BFW2751 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Sivasubramaniam Ayavoo
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFW2751?
You need BFW1001 before you enrol.
What can I take after BFW2751?
BFW2751 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including BFC3140, BFC3240, BFC3340, BFC3341, BFC3540 and BFF5340.
When is BFW2751 offered?
In 2026, BFW2751 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFW2751?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFW2751 have an exam?
No. BFW2751 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFW2751?
BFW2751 is part of Banking and financial management.