This foundational course on financial derivatives is designed for students of commerce and management. It provides essential knowledge and skills related to financial derivatives, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these markets operate and how participants use derivative instruments for trading and hedging activities. The course begins with an introduction to derivatives, covering key concepts, types, participants, regulatory bodies, and stock exchanges. Next, it explores various derivative instruments, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps. Students will learn how each instrument is traded and its practical applications in real-world scenarios. The following unit focuses on simple hedging strategies using forwards and futures, along with practical applications and payoff calculations. The primary goal of this course is to equip students with the skills necessary to manage and systematically mitigate risk in financial markets. This course lays the groundwork for further studies in risk management.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | Elective |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 6 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date : | 12 Jan 2026 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2026 |
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| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 6.5 |
| Industry Details : | Banking & Financial Services |
Week 1: Introduction to Derivatives
Week 2: Derivative Instruments (Forwards and Futures)
Week 3: Derivative Instrument (Option Contracts)
Week 4: Hedging using Forwards and Futures
Week 5: Forward Contract Payoff Calculations
Week 6: Margins, Marking-to-market, and Payoff Calculations for Futures
Dr. Suresha B is an accomplished academician and an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad. He holds M.Com, MBA, MA in Business Economics, PGDFM, M.Phil, and has received his Doctoral Degree in Management from Bharathiar University. He has completed the FDPM from IIM Ahmedabad. He has dedicated himself to extensive teaching and research in areas such as Investment Banking, Derivatives and Risk Management, ESG, Corporate Finance, Managerial Accounting, and Personal Taxation. He has been publishing research papers in top-tier journals and has received awards for his outstanding contributions to the field. He currently serves as Professor and Associate Head at the School of Business and Management, BBA program, at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. With over 24 years of teaching and research experience, he continues to inspire and guide students and actively mentors doctoral scholars and dissertation projects. He is a life member of the Indian Accounting Association and has served on the Board of Studies at CHRIST and other reputable universities. He has authored four books and published over sixty research papers in reputable nationally and internationally indexed refereed journals. His research interests include Market Efficiency, ESG, Sustainable Finance, AIML, digital literacy, Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing, and Tax Compliance.
Enrolling and learning from the course is free. However, if you wish to obtain a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced when the registration form is open. To obtain the certification, you need to fill out the online registration form and pay the exam fee of Rs.750/-. More details will be provided when the exam registration form is published, including any potential changes. For further information on the exam locations and the conditions associated with filling out the form, please refer to the form.
Grading Components:
Internal Assignment Score: This contributes 25% to the final grade. It is calculated based on the average of the best 3 out of 6 assignments submitted during the course.
Proctored Final Exam Score: This contributes 75% to the final grade and is based on the proctored final exam, which is scored out of 100.
Overall Course Score: The overall course score is the weighted sum of the internal assignment score and the proctored final exam score.
Assessment Type | Weightage |
Weekend Assessment | 25% |
Final Exam | 75% |
Eligibility for Certification:
To qualify for the course certificate, you must meet both of the following criteria:
If either of these conditions is not met, you will not be eligible for certification, even if your final score is 40 or higher (out of 100).
Score | Type of Certificate |
>=90 | Gold |
76 - 89 | Silver |
61 - 75 | Bronze |
40 - 60 | Successfully Completed |
<39 | No Certificate |
Sample Certificate:
Disclaimer: In order to be eligible for the certificate, you must register for enrolment and exams using the same email ID. If different email IDs are used, you will not be considered eligible for the certificate.
The certificate of completion will include your name, photograph, and final exam score, along with a detailed score breakdown.
It will be electronically verifiable through the SWAYAM platform at https://swayam.gov.in/. Please note that only an e-certificate will be issued. Printed or hard copies will not be provided.
We sincerely appreciate your participation and interest in our online courses and certification programs. Wishing you continued success and an enriching learning experience with IIM Bangalore.
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