| Futures and Options Trading Certificate |
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In the trading world, a "future" is a binding, legal agreement to buy or sell a given commodity. An "option" is
a right - but not an obligation - to buy or sell futures
contracts at a certain price in a given
period. Both financial instruments play key roles in helping
companies manage risks and lower the cost of doing business.
In turn, part of the savings is passed down to consumers.
These contracts trade by open auction and on an exchange's
electronic platform.
Program Audience
Northwestern University's School of Continuing Studies has expanded the course list to include new exciting courses involving futures and options trading. They are ideal for those wishing to learn about commodity futures, commodity options, financial futures, financial options, and electronic trading. Courses are designed for active traders as well as those new to the field.
Certificate Requirements
Students who successfully complete four courses in the program are eligible for a certificate. Basics of Futures and Options Trading is strongly recommended, but students entering the program with an advanced knowledge of futures and options trading may elect to take only the more advanced courses. Upon completion of your final course, please complete and return the Certificate Completion form (PDF Format) to the Registration Office on the Chicago Campus. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing and mailing certificates.
Learning Goals
All courses provide excellent opportunities
for participants to broaden their knowledge and skills involving
a range
of futures and options market aspects. Instructors emphasize
theoretical as well as practical trading perspectives.
Many of our courses feature real-life trading resources produced
by Trader
Kingdom and Zen-Fire®.
In the Basics
of Futures and Options Trading course, participants will
learn about the following subjects:
- Pricing of derivative products
- The relationship between
cash markets and futures markets
- Liquidity providers'
roles on exchanges
- Products and applications, speculation,
and hedging of futures
- Pricing, strategies, applications
of options
Additionally, fundamental topics are explained through short courses in the following subjects:
*Please
be sure to check the computer
system requirements for online courses.
Course Information
Futures and options courses are held
in the evening at our
convenient Loop location.
Registration information and detailed
course descriptions can be found
on the Futures
and Options Trading
course listings page. Schedules,
content and prices are
subject to change. In most courses students may elect to attend online, in class, or a combination of both.
Custom Programs The School of Continuing Studies works with corporate
partners to develop
custom Futures and Options programs to meet their specific needs. This program
can be held at your company location.
Northwestern
Excellence
- Northwestern
University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
- School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
- SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.
The information and materials presented
in connection with Northwestern
University's School
of Continuing
Studies
Basics and Advanced Futures and
Options course(s) are for informational
and
educational purposes
only. The
information
presented does not constitute
trading or other advice regarding the purchase
or
sale of any
futures, options,
or other financial
products or services.
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