313411 (v.1) Commodity Derivatives and Risk Management 602

Area:	Department of Minerals and Energy Economics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	36.0
The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline.
Lecture:	1 x 36 Hours Once-only
Prerequisite(s):	10939 (v.6) Natural Resources Economics 601 or any previous version
Syllabus:	The unit will cover both the theory and application of the various types of derivatives instruments, as well as the markets in which they trade. The roles of hedgers and speculators in these markets will be studied, along with the influence of regulationand regulators and how these differ around the world. The unit will also address the role of emissions derivatives in meeting uncertain obligations related to the operation in energy industries and energy intensive industries.
To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement.
Field of Education:	091900 Economics and Econometrics (Narrow Grouping)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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