Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to introduce students the fundamental concepts, methods and technical tools necessary to make efficient and successful financial decisions in institutions.
Course Content:
Topics discussed include Financial Management Overview; Financial Statements and Cash Flow; Analysis of Financial Statements and Financial Planning; Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow Valuation; Markets; Valuation of Securities; Interest Rates and Risk Factors relevant for Interest Rates; Efficient Markets.
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: Lab
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Programme Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods | |
| 1) A clear understanding of the core financial concepts and methods used for financing or investment decision making in corporations | 1,2,3,5 | 1,2,3 | A, C | |
| 2) Ability to apply the fundamental concepts and technical tools learned in class to real life corporate finance decisions. | 1,2,3,5,8 | 1,2,3 | A, C, D | |
| 3) Understanding of financial planning process and determination of funds needed for growth. | 1, 5 | 1,2,3 | A, C | |
| 4) Ability to solve real-life time value of money problems. | 1,2,5,8 | 1,2,3 | A, C, E | |
| 5) Ability to value financial assets. | 1,2,5 | 1,2,3 | A, C, E |
Course Flow
| COURSE FLOW | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Financial Management Overview | Textbook Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Financial Statement and Cash Flows from Assets | Textbook Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Analysis of Financial Statements | Textbook Chapter 2 |
| 4 | Financial Planning | Textbook Chapter 2 |
| 5 | Financial Planning | Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Time Value of Money | Textbook Chapter 3 |
| 7 | Discounted Cash Flow Valuations | Textbook Chapter 4 |
| 8 | Discounted Cash Flow Valuations | Textbook Chapter 4 |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | Textbook Chapters 1 – 4 |
| 10 | Interest Rates and Bond Valuation | Textbook Chapters 5 – 6 |
| 11 | Interest Rates and Bond Valuation | Textbook Chapters 5 – 6 |
| 12 | Equity Markets and Stock Valuation | Textbook Chapter 7 |
| 13 | Equity Markets and Stock Valuation | Textbook Chapter 7 |
| 14 | End of the Semester Activities | Project/HW Guide |
| 15 | Final Exam | Textbook Chapter 1 |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Berk, DeMarzo, Harford (2020). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Global Edition, 4th Edition, Pearson |
| Additional Resources | Course website, lecture notes, Finance Lab, financial calculator, online resources, spreadsheet software. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Guidelines and additional examples for Lecture Topics and Homework Assignments |
| Assignments | Homework Assignments |
| Exams | Midterm Exam and Final Exam |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-Term | 1 | 30 |
| Class Performance | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME |
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| 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. | X | ||||
| 2 | To effectively use contemporary information technologies and up-to-date financial instruments. | X | ||||
| 3 | To understand the ethics rules and the social responsibility mentality adopted by professional finance organizations and apply them in the decision-making process. | X | ||||
| 4 | To have the necessary background to be able to work in multicultural and multilingual environments. | |||||
| 5 | To be informed about markets and the factors affecting them, and to be able to analyze the developments in these markets. | X | ||||
| 6 | To recognize management tools and models specific to multinational companies and to be able to apply them where necessary. | |||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 9 | To be able to transfer the leadership, teamwork and communication skills acquired to the lifelong learning process. | |||||
| 10 | To be able to predict the opportunities and problems that may arise under dynamic working conditions and manage these using analytical and creative approaches. | |||||
ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities Quantity Duration |
Activities Quantity Duration | Activities Quantity Duration | Activities Quantity Duration | |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 | |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 4 | 60 | |
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Homework | 5+1(Project) | (5+10) | 15 | |
| Final examination | 1 | 15 | 15 | |
| Total Work Load | 145 | |||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 5.8 | |||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 | |||
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