The aim of this course is to provide sufficient knowledge for international financial decision processes within the framework of basic economic and financial principles used in international finance by examining multinational companies financially within the framework of basic international finance theories.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Principle Sources
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction of the course and main concepts to be covered during the semester
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
2. Week
International financial markets
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
3. Week
Balance of Payments
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
4. Week
The Foreign Exchange Market
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
5. Week
Exchange Rates
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
6. Week
International Parity Conditions
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
7. Week
Derivative Markets
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
8. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
9. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
10. Week
International trade finance
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
11. Week
Guest speaker and final exam preparation
Lecture, Discussion
12. Week
Students presentations
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
13. Week
Students presentations
Lecture, Discussion, Problem solving
14. Week
Overview
Discussion, Problem solving
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
16. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To recognize the operation of international financial markets.
LO-2
To interpret the international monetary system and exchange rate system.
LO-3
To recognize derivative markets and to interpret their knowledge with examples.
LO-4
To explain the international financial techniques used in multinational enterprises.
LO-5
To define international financial terminology and dynamics of the international financial system.
