FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF353	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I	5	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	Assist.Prof. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. FESTUS VICTOR BEKUN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the ability to interpret the financial management mechanisms by using the basic principles, concepts and calculations of financial decision making.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as Time Value of Money, Valuation of Fixed-Assets Stocks, Valuation of Stocks, Cost of Capital, Long-Term Investment Decisions and Capital Budget.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List at least 3 of the characteristics of financial management. (1)
Use the characteristics of financial management in the current business and social life. (3)
Explain the cost and expense accounts used in financial decision making. (2)
Explain the basic policies of financial management. (2)
Interpret the results of mathematical calculations. (4)
Discuss the company valuation with examples. (2)
Use basic mathematical calculations in financial matters. (3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	The function and scope of financial management	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
2	Reading	Time Value of Money: Future Value	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
3	Reading	Time Value of Money: Present Value	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
4	Reading	Time Value of Money: The Future Value of the Annuity	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
5	Reading	Time Value of Money: The Present Value of the Annuity	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
6	Reading	Security Valuation: Bond Valuation	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
7	Reading	Security Valuation: Stock Valuation	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Cost of Capital: Borrowing Cost	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
10	Reading	Cost of Capital: Cost of Equity	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
11	Reading	Cost of Capital: Average Cost of Capital	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
12	Reading	Investment Decision Criteria: Payback Period and discounted payback period Internal Rate of Return	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
13	Reading	Investment Decision Criteria: Present Value	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
14	Reading	Investment Decision Criteria: Internal Rate of Return	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
by Alan C. Shapiro, Multinational Financial Management
by Philippe Jorion and GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals), Financial Risk Manager Handbook, + Test Bank: FRM Part I / Part II
Eugene F. Brigham and Michael C. Ehrhardt.(2013).Financial Management: Theory & Practice.Business School Edition

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.

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	6	2	12
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	6	10	60
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	9	36
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	204