Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
It is better if you have taken the derivatives class (e.g., Futures and Options) and Investment to enroll. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
Course Materials
Risk Management and Financial Institutions, fifth edition, by John Hull.
Coursepack for case studies: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/1224354
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Class Contribution | This 5% allocated mark is based on your professionalism as a student in the class. | 5 |
| Peer Evaluation | The peers in your group for the assignments and the term project evaluate your performance. | 5 |
| Quiz | There will be two quizzes with 15 minutes each in class; closed book; strictly individual work. This is to evaluate whether you are following the class well and to help you catch up with the course materials in time. | 20 |
| Group Term Project | Suggested project topics, along with the grading criteria, will be handed out. Students are encouraged to work in groups of up to four (4) people to complete the term project. | 30 |
| Final Exam | The exam will cover the materials on lecture slides, case studies, and assignments. Only the material covered in class will be on the test. | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Scale
| Letter Grade | Grade Range |
| A | 90 - 100 |
| B | 80 - 89 |
| C | 70 - 79 |
| D | 60 - 69 |
Course Components
Class Contribution
This 5% allocated mark is based on your professionalism as a student in the class. Here are a few examples. Do you attend all the classes (by making your best effort)? Do you actively participate in class discussions and benefit other fellow students? Do you check your e-mail or browse the internet during the lecture? Do you treat your instructor and your peers with respect?
Peer Evaluation
The peers in your group for the assignments and the term project evaluate your performance. It counts for 5% of your total grade. The peer evaluation will be conducted confidentially. This is to encourage honest and hard work from each member of the group and to avoid free riding.
Quizzes
There will be two quizzes with 15 minutes each; closed book; strictly individual work. This is to evaluate whether you are following the class well and to help you catch up with the course materials in time. The weight of the quiz is 10% each. If you have to miss a quiz for valid reasons, the grade will be redistributed to the other quiz and the exam.
Assignments
I will regularly distribute in-class and out-of-class assignments. Submission of assignments is not required. But doing assignments will help you with the quiz and the exam. Plus, you might have the opportunity to earn bonus points!
Term Project
Suggested project topics, along with the grading criteria, will be handed out. Students are encouraged to work in groups of up to three (3) students to complete the term project. All groups will present the term project in class. Groups are pre-assigned by the instructor.
Final Exam
The exam will cover the materials on lecture slides, case studies, and assignments. Only the material covered in class will be on the test. You may use a formula sheet provided it has nothing except formulae on it.
Course Policies
Communication
Please send me an e-mail at xpan@ou.edu directly if you have any questions. I usually reply e-mails within a few hours from M-F. I check emails over the weekend. We can also schedule a Zoom meeting to talk if necessary.
Late Policy
I accept late work if students have valid reasons. Students must provide a written supporting documentation.
Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)
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University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.