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MAF308: Financial Derivatives and Risk Management 
Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes 2026 
 
Part 01. About This Guide 
Part 02. Sample Examination Paper 
Part 03. Suggested Solutions to Exam Paper 
Part 04. Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Deakin University - MAF308: Financial Derivatives and Risk Management

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Deakin University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Unit Code	MAF308
Unit Name	Financial Derivatives and Risk Management
Credit Point(s)	1
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Notes Title	PDF
Page Length	30

This exam-focused guide for MAF308: Financial Derivatives and Risk Management (Deakin University) shows you exactly how the exam is structured and helps you practise the question styles most likely to appear. It breaks down the key question types to prioritise, and highlights the topics that typically carry the most marks. Inside, you’ll get exam-style questions with full answers and step-by-step workings, plus practical final exam hints and tips to help you revise faster, avoid common mistakes, and walk into the exam feeling prepared.

This unit introduces key concepts and tools used to manage financial risk. The unit covers fundamental topics such as option pricing, put-call parity, and hedging strategies using the binomial and Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) models. Students will explore futures, forwards, and swaps, gaining practical insights into risk management techniques. The course also delves into financial engineering applications, emphasising how derivatives are used in real-world scenarios. Through assessments and problem-solving, students will develop a strong foundation in derivative markets and their role in financial decision-making.

✔ At the completion of this unit, successful students can:

Explain the characteristics of financial derivative instruments and markets and evaluate the risk-return trade-off of various derivative trading strategies.
Apply appropriate reasoning to price and determine the payoff patterns of derivative instruments.
Evaluate various risk management strategies to hedge against market uncertainties and assess the hedging outcomes.
Evaluate and communicate financial information professionally using appropriate mathematical and communication tools.

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