The aim of the course is to provide basic principles of investment. Additionally, fundamental criteria for portfolio selection, retention, and realisation are also presented during the semester, based on both academic and practiacal knowledge.
Prerequisite(s)
Non
Corequisite(s)
Non
Special Requisite(s)
Non
Instructor(s)
Professor Müge Çetiner
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
The course will not be held this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, case studies, problem solving and discussion
Principle Sources
-Bodie, Kane and Marcus, 2021, Investment 12th Edition, McGrawHill
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The Investment Environment
Oral Presentation, Case Study
2. Week
Asset Classes and Financial Instruments
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
3. Week
Trading Environment
Oral Presentation, Case Study
4. Week
Investment Vehicles: Mutual Funds and Other Instruments
Oral Presentation, Case Study
5. Week
Risk and Return
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
6. Week
Investing in Risky Assets
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
7. Week
Capital Allocation Decisions
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
8. Week
Diversification
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
9. Week
Index Models
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
10. Week
Equilibrium in Capital Markets: Capital Asset Pricing Model
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
11. Week
Equilibrium in Capital Markets: Arbitrage Pricing Model and Multi Factor Models
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
12. Week
The Efficient Market Hypothesis
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
13. Week
Portfolio Types
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
14. Week
Portfolio Performance Evaluation
Oral Presentation, Case Study, and Problem Solving
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Quizzes
4
20
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
45
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
