The joint course covers topics such as macroeconomics, money and banking, security valuation, efficient market hypothesis, capital asset pricing model (CAPM), the pricing of various financial instruments, and the interrelationships between the various underlying and derivatives markets.
CBOT Managing Director, Educational Development and Training, Ted Doukas said, "As derivatives markets are experiencing unprecedented growth, the CBOT is constantly searching for new opportunities to educate current and prospective market users about the futures industry. With its global reputation for excellence, Northwestern University is the perfect partner for the CBOT. Together we are reaching out to new and experienced traders, as well as individuals who have a limited background in capital markets, and offering them the chance to learn more about how the derivatives and financial markets work."
The noncredit Professional Development course, entitled "Economics of Trading," will be taught at the Loop location of the School of Continuing Studies, the continuing education arm of Northwestern University with programs designed specifically for working adults.
Tom Gibbons, dean of the School of Continuing Studies, Northwestern University, said, "When a leader in the financial market partners with a world-class academic institution, the outcome is an outstanding learning experience for the trading public. This partnership joins academic excellence with the strength of industry knowledge to provide the type of training needed to meet the changing demands of the marketplace."
The course begins on October 18 and runs for six weeks through November. Classes will take place on Monday and Thursday, after market hours, for two hours per day for a total of 24 hours of instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern University's School of Continuing Studies.
A course description is available at http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/trading, where individuals may also register online. Interested students also can call 312-503-4846 or email a-rivera2@northwestern.edu
.For more information about training and education at the CBOT, visit the Education section of the exchange Website at www.cbot.comor email educationandtraining@cbot.com.
