Graduation Project

Course Code:

AFN 496

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

8

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with the tools and methods that will enable them to analyse a given specific topic related to the economic and financial markets.

Course Content:

During this course, the student will choose a research topic and perform the required research, implementing certain empirical analyses as necessary.

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

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. To be able to select a research topic	1,2,4,6,7,8,9	1,2,3	A,C
2. To be able to perform a literature review on the chosen topic	8,9	1,2,3	A,C
3. To be able to describe and analyze a specific topic.	1,2,4,6,7,8,9	1,2,3	A,C
4. To be able to organize the research activity needed on the topic	4,6,7,8,9	1,2,3	A,C
5. To be able to perform a presentation of the research findings.	1,4,5	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to deal with a specific topic and selection of a subject
2	First discussion about the selected topic
3	First step: General line of the selected subject
4	Review of literature and review of theoretical approaches
5	Review of literature and review of theoretical approaches
6	Review of literature and review of theoretical approaches
7	Applications
8	Applications
9	Applications
10	Applications
11	Applications
12	Applications
13	Overview
14 15	Overview Presentation

Recommended Sources

Textbook
Additional Resources	Various books related to the selected subject, Various articles related to the selected subject

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments
Exams	Presentation

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	0	0
Quizzes	0	0
Assignment	1	100
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CATEGORY		Expertise/Field Courses
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	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.
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.
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.
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.
8	To be able to use critical thinking ability in decision making process.
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.

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	5	75
Mid-terms / Quizzes	0	0	0
Homework	15	5	75
Final examination	1	10	10
Total Work Load			205
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			8.2
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

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