STA 4184: Introduction to Derivative Markets
University of Central Florida
Cash flow and profit for simple options and forwards, hedging strategies, Black-Scholes option pricing, simple swaps, portfolio management with derivatives, duration analysis, callable bonds.
Average GPA: 3.43
Grade distribution records: 194 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 88 | 45.4% |
| A- | 16 | 8.2% |
| B+ | 13 | 6.7% |
| B | 39 | 20.1% |
| B- | 12 | 6.2% |
| C | 14 | 7.2% |
| C- | 1 | 0.5% |
| D | 1 | 0.5% |
| D- | 1 | 0.5% |
| S | 3 | 1.5% |
| U | 3 | 1.5% |
| W | 3 | 1.5% |
Based on 194 student grade records across 8 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Mengyu Xu 111 students, Average GPA 3.55
- Liqiang Ni 59 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Stephen G. Kellison 24 students, Average GPA 3.12