Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

Course Code:

AFN 314

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Prerequisite Courses:

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

Students will be taught risk and return, portfolio diversification methods and asset allocation techniques.

Course Content:

Basic trading techniques, financial products, performance measurement and asset distribution concepts.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question/Answer 3. Discussion Method 4. Case Study 5. Workshop 6. Problem Solving Method

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing , B: Homework, Presentations, D: Project

Vertical Tabs

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Financial Products	1,2	1,2,3	A
2) Asset Allocation Techniques	1	1,2,3	A
3) Portfolio Management	2	1,2,3	C
4) Presentation and Reporting	1,2	1,2,3	C

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction and Asset Classes	Textbook
2	Trading of Financial Products	Textbook and Articles
3	Risk Avoidance and Capital Distribution	Textbook
4	Optimal Risk Portfolios	Textbook
5	Bond Pricing And Returns	Textbook
6	Structure of Interest Rates	Textbook
7	Mid-term Examination
8	Bond Portfolio Management	Textbook and Articles
9	Financial Futures	Textbook and Articles
10	Financial Futures (cont.)	Textbook and Articles
11	Portfolio Management Performance Analysis	Textbook
12	International Portfolio Diversification	Textbook
13	Simulation Presentations
14	Final Examinations

Textbook/Additional Resources

Investments And Portfolio Management Bodie/Kane/Marcus 9. Baskı Mcgraw Hill

COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have the basic knowledge on legal, political, economic and social issues that cover the field of business administration science and specialties at international level.		X
2	Have the basic knowledge on legal, political, economic and social issues that cover the field of business administration science and specialties at international level.		X
3	Improves entrepreneurship ability.	X
4	Reinforce theoretical knowledge with practice.			X
5	Associate the knowledge acquired in the sub-specialties of business science and reflect it in decision-making processes.			X
6	Work effectively within the team and take the initiative for the success of the team.		X
7	Act in accordance with the principles of business ethics and social responsibility and fulfill their active citizenship duties.		X
8	Have the necessary knowledge to conduct independent study / project / research, evaluate their results, and produce creative solutions to problems.		X

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