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Course Code: 
AFN 405
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

This course explores several alternative investment avenues though case studies. After completing this course students should be familiar with various types of alternative investments and the role they can play in overall portfolio diversification.

Course Content: 

Among the topics discussed are ESG Investing, Real Estate, Private Capital, Commodities, Collectibles, Structured Products, Cryptoassets, Ethics and Wealth Management

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework, D: Project, E: Laboratory

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1. To be able to describe the  fundamental concepts regarding alternative investments

1,2,3,5,6

1, 2, 3, 5

A, B, C

2. To be able to understand the rewards from alternative investments

2,5,7,10

1, 2, 3, 5

A, B, C

3. To be able to compare the differences and similarities between traditional vs alternative investments

1,2,5,8

1, 2, 3, 5

A, B, C

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

 

1

Introduction

 

 

2

Background Review

Lecture Notes

 

3      

Traditional vs Alternative Investments

Lecture Notes

 

4

ESG Investing

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

5

ESG Investing

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

6

ESG Investing

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

7

Real Estate

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

8

Midterm Exam

 

 

9

Private Capital

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

10

Commodities

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

11

Collectibles

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

12

Structured Products

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

13

Cryptoassets

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

14

Ethical Decision Making

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

15

Wealth Management

Cases and the CFA Online Sources

 

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Case Studies, CFA Online Sources such as the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct and Alternative Investments Workbook, CFA Institute Investment Series, Wiley

Additional Resources

Online resources 

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Guidelines, homework assignments

Assignments

Homework and case studies

Exams

Midterm Exams and Final Exam

 
 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

 

Midterms

1

30

Homework/Case Studies

10

35

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

35

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

65

Total

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

 

 

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

1. To understand the core principles of finance and to be able to apply them both nationally and internationally.

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

2. To formulate solutions to finance problems by effectively using contemporary information technologies and up-to-date financial instruments.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

3. To judge the best possible outcome to problems that require ethical and social responsibility-based thinking by identifying stakeholders and weighing alternative solutions.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

4. To develop the necessary background to be able to work in multicultural and multilingual environments.

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. To analyze the developments in financial markets by interpreting and distinguishing among the factors affecting them.

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

6. To recognize management tools and models specific to multinational companies and to be able to apply them where necessary.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

7. To understand the structure of the global economic system and to be able to analyze how new developments will affect this structure.

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. To be able to use critical thinking ability in decision making process.

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

9. To develop and demonstrate the leadership, teamwork and communication skills that may be transferred to the lifelong learning process.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

10. To interpret environmental and sustainability issues by implementing quality management processes.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

4

60

Mid-terms

1

12,5

12,5

Homework/Case Studies

10

3

30

 

Final examination

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

    

157,5

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

6,30

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

6

 

 

None