2013-2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog (without addenda) 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog (without addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FRE 6491 Credit Risk and Credit Derivative

1.5 Credits
This course provides an overview and analysis of the market for debt obligations of state and local governments. Topics will include the micro structure of the market, including the types of debt issued, and characteristics of the buyers. Federal and state taxation of munis will be discussed, along with industry regulatory structure. Bond structure, risk assessment and risk management using cash bonds, futures and options will be covered.

Prerequisite(s): FRE 6411  and matriculation into a graduate program sponsored by the Department of Finance & Risk Engineering, or permission of the Department
Weekly Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0