INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF431	INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the ability to use techniques and analyzes related to international finance.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as international financing and processes, foreign exchange market, exchange rate systems, management of exchange rate risk, providing multinational enterprises with funds from international money and capital markets, providing multinational enterprises with funds from international bonds and stock markets, financing of foreign trade, foreign direct investment and evaluation of foreign investment projects.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the structure of multinational enterprises.(2)
Research the international dimensions of financial markets.(2)
Interpret foreign exchange market, exchange rates, exchange rate changes and international parity conditions.(4)
Analyze international money, bonds and stock markets.(4)
Solve the problems related to foreign trade financing.(4)
Evaluate foreign direct investment and foreign investment projects.(5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Basic concepts and introduction to international finance	Lecture & Question Answer
2	Reading	Currency markets, operation and main parity conditions	Lecture & Question Answer
3	Reading	Currency predictions: Basic Analysis and problem solution	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4	Reading	Currency predictions: Technical Analysis and practices	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5	Reading	International money markets, borrowing in international money markets and investment instruments, problem solution	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6	Reading	International money markets, stock certificate in international money markets, bond issuance, using these instruments in the decision-making process and problem solution	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7	Reading	Euro market and instruments	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Balance of payments, introduction to foreign trade finance	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10	Reading	Financial opportunities in foreign trade finance and problem solution	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
11	Reading	Long term finance opportunities in foreign trade finance and problem solution Company strategies and direct foreign capital investments, evaluation of investment projects	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
12	Reading	Company strategies and direct foreign capital investments, evaluation of investment projects	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
13	Reading	Evaluation of investment projects	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
14	Reading	Evaluation of investment projects	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
15	Reading	Evaluation of investment projects	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Brigham, Eugene F; Houston, Joel F(2012).Fundamentals of financial management. South-Western Cenagee Learning,
Eugene F. Brigham and Michael C. Ehrhardt.(2013).Financial Management: Theory & Practice.Business School Edition
Madura,J. (2017) International Financial Management. - I. 10th Edition. Nobel Publications

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	9	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	128