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, pınar sarp
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Asst. Emre Zehir
Schedule
Thursday, 17:00 - 18:50, IKU CATS
Office Hour(s)
Ress. Asst. Emre Zehir - IKU CATS, Every Thursday at 15:00
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
Demonstrates a basic level of understanding in related disciplines (such as economics, sociology, psychology, quantitative sciences, etc.) that form a foundation for business administration, and makes use of and applies them to the field of business.
PO-2
Applies mathematical, scientific and social knowledge to business problems.
PO-3
Demonstrates a basic level of understanding in business functions and management (such as management, production, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, behavioural sciences, etc.) and interprets the theoretical arguments focusing on interactions between the actors and the cultures in the field.
PO-4
Determines how to use acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and skills related to business in application and field analysis and applies them.
PO-5
Identifies and evaluates the relations in the field of business; describes the problems and presents analytical solutions through modelling and interpreting (critical thinking).
PO-6
Designs a business process in any functional stage that complies with identified objectives.
PO-7
Develops effective business communication skills (written-verbal/formal-informal).
PO-8
Owns effective working skills individually or on a team in business and multidisciplinary fields.
PO-9
Acts with a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Improves effective verbal and written communication skills in English, and acquires competence in minimum one foreign language.
