PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ITR111	PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE	1	3	3	4

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MEHMET SAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. NİMET HÜLYA TIRMANDIOĞLU TALU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The basic concepts of financial management, examination of financial systems and methods, and provision of up-to-date theoretical knowledge that is vitally important for businesses.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Learning basic financial management concepts, establishing a theoretical foundation for major securities such as bonds, stocks, and treasury, and providing students with knowledge about financial planning and auditing, fund sources and costs, capital structure, working capital management, investment in fixed assets, and financial markets, thereby developing students' ability to interpret and analyze these topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concepts and processes of finance, financing, and financial management.
Interprets financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, using practical examples. Classifies financial resources, liquidity, and receivables according to their terms and sources.
They apply simple and compound interest and annuity calculations using the sample questions provided to them.
Relates the time value of money and market interest rate determinants by evaluating current economic developments.
Organizes financial management decisions under conditions of certainty and uncertainty, taking into account the company's liquidity, activity, and profitability ratios.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Financial Management and Financial Manager	Presentation-Question & Answer
2	Reading	Types of Companies and Financial Decisions	Presentation-Question & Answer
3	Reading	Financial Markets and Instruments	Presentation-Question & Answer
4	Reading	Financial Markets and Instruments	Presentation-Question & Answer
5	Reading	Financial Institutions	Presentation-Question & Answer
6	Reading	Financial Institutions	Presentation-Question & Answer
7	Reading	Financial Planning and Auditing	Presentation-Question & Answer
8	Reading	Working Capital Management	Presentation-Question & Answer
9	Reading	Cash Management	Presentation-Question & Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Accounts Receivable Management	Presentation-Question & Answer
12	Reading	Inventory Management	Presentation-Question & Answer
13	Reading	Short-Term Financing Sources	Presentation-Question & Answer
14	Reading	Medium- and Long-Term Financing Sources	Presentation-Question & Answer
15	Reading	Equity	Presentation-Question & Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C. & Allen, F. (2020). Principles of Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill Education.
Ross, S. A., Westerfield, R. W. & Jordan, B. D. (2019). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill Education.
Berk, J. & DeMarzo, P. (2020). Corporate Finance. Pearson Education.
Investopedia. Finance Basics. https://www.investopedia.com

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)						5
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)						5
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)				3
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)				3
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)				3
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)			2
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)				3
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)					4
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)					4

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	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	4	24
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	2	5	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	102