The basic objective of this foundation course in finance is to summarize the fundamental theoretical aspects of finance relevant to the future study of finance and application
Prerequisite(s)
Finance theories and applications
Corequisite(s)
financial literacy & financial markets courses are necessary to understand the subject
Special Requisite(s)
financial literacy & financial markets courses are necessary to understand the subject
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Didem Kayalıdereden
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
This course was not opened in the 2022-2023 academic year...
Office Hour(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Didem Kayalıdereden ,room no B803
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- presentations
- book chapter reviews
- case studies
- videos
Principle Sources
-Copeland, T. E., Weston, J. F., & Shastri, K. (2014). Financial Theory and Corporate Policy: Pearson New International Edition (Vol. 4th ed).
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Conversations
2. Week
History of the financial schools
presentation & discussions
3. Week
Regulation of the financial system
presentation & discussions
4. Week
Financial assets: bond (theory and yields), shares (equity valuation)
presentation & discussions
5. Week
Market efficiency
presentation & discussions
6. Week
Mean-Variance theory / Alternative measures to mean-variance
presentation & discussions
7. Week
Midterm
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Business cycle theory & Financial fragility
presentation & discussions
10. Week
Real Assets versus Financial Assets Financial Markets
presentation & discussions
11. Week
Purchasing power parity
presentation & discussions
12. Week
Movement of Interest Rates over Time Determinants of Interest Rates for Individual Securities
presentation & discussions
13. Week
recap
14. Week
Final exam
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-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
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-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
OP-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
OP-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
OP-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
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To know: Patterns of functioning and development trends of the national and global financial system: fiscal, budgetary system, public finance, financial market; Main results of the latest research in the field of finance theory; Differences between the major segments of the financial markets; Efficient market hypothesis; Types of financial intermediaries and their functions; Principles that determine the efficiency of financial operations.
LO-2
To be able to: Identify key issues of information efficiency of financial markets; understand the essence of the changes taking place in the financial markets; Assess the factors affecting the stability of emerging economies; Evaluate the causes of financial crises in developing countries.
LO-3
To acquire skills in: Possession of the procedure and methodology of scientific research in the professional field; Skills of independent research work;
LO-4
To be able to: Highlight the features of the functioning of financial markets in economies in transition are not clearly fixed the rights of private property;
LO-5
To acquire skills in : Analysis of the specific situation on the financial markets, budgetary, fiscal system, public finance.
