SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF454	SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT	8	3	3	8

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	Prof. BÜLENT EŞİYOK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the ability to interpret the sustainable policies by revealing the political and administrative approaches of environmental, economic, social and financial applications.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as concepts of finance and risk, effective finance and risk paths, risk strategy, distinguishing risk forms, micro finance and corporate finance from the perspective of sustainability.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the information on the structure and basis of sustainable finance and risk.(2)
Explain sustainable finance and risk management.(2)
Analyze the relationship between growth, innovation, sustainability, environment and finance.(4)
Analyze the growing importance of sustainable finance.(4)
Interpret the differences between financial systems.(4)
Interpret on the source of the risk and the result by making inferences against an economic risk.(4)
Decide the most appropriate means for solving a financial problem.(5)
Analyze the similarities and differences between sustainable economy, sustainable environment and sustainable finance.(4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Sustainable Finance	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
2	Reading	Sustainability in Economic and Social Aspects	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
3	Reading	Sustainable Green Economy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4	Reading	Sense of sustainability management in organizations	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5	Reading	Sustainability reporting	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6	Reading	Sustainability Indexes and Measurement	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7	Reading	Introduction to micro finance	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Sustainable Financial Systems	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10	Reading	Corporate Finance (Financial Statements, Valuation Methodologies and Its effects on Sustainability - Capital Structure Analysis, equity / debt and its effects on sustainability, -Stock and bond valuation)	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
11	Reading	Global Markets - (Capital Markets, Stock Markets, Transaction Banking (Trade Finance) and Its effects on Sustainability)	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
12	Reading	Wealth management -(Sustainability for wealth and portfolio management -Capital wealth pricing model and Sustainability for its practice - Sustainability Alternative Investments)	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
13	Reading	Risk Management	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
14	Reading	Riskin Valuation and Methods	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
15	Reading	Riskin Valuation and Methods	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Skoglund, Jimmy; Chen, Wei.(2015).Financial risk management : applications in market, credit, asset and liability management and firmwide risk. John Wiley & Sons, İnc.
Haigh, M.(2010). The Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment
https://www.nordea.com/Images/33-259867/Sustainable%20Finance%20Annual%20Report%202017.pdf

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

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)					4
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)					4

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)				3

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)					4
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).				3

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)		1

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)				3
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)			2
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)				3
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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	9	2	18
Assignment (Homework)	13	2	26
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	3	15	45
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	15	45
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	57	0	204