Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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UTI319 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
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 | Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. HAKAN YILDIRIM |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to improve the aptitude for organizing international currency system from a historical perspective, interpreting activities in global financial market, examining capital management process and financial resolution of international companies. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include international finance theory, globalisation and multinational companies, international monetary system, balance of payments, international arbitrage and interest rate parity, foreign currency market, determination of foreign currency rates, future delivery contracts, options contracts, other derivative market instruments, systematic and unsystematic risks, hedging, banking transactions. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explain changes in international currency system from a historical perspective. |
List balance of payments over the submitted numeric values. |
Contrast differences between derivative instruments as in futures, option, forward, swap. |
Examine changes in foreign exchange rate, international arbitrage and interest rate parity through developments in international markets. |
Decide on financial resolutions within the scope of current systemic and non-systemic risks of multinational companies. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading | International Finance Theory | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading | Globalisation and multinational companies | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading | International Monetary System | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading | Balance of Payments | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading | International Arbitrage and Interest Rate Parity | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading | Foreign Currency Market | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading | Determination of Foreign Currency Rates | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Future Delivery Contracts | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading | Options Contracts | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading | Other Derivative Market Instruments | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading | Systematic and Unsystematic Risk | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading | Hedging | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Reading | Banking Transactions | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Reading | General Revision | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Seyidoglu, H. (2016). Uluslararasi Finans. 6th Edition, Istanbul: Guzem Can Publications |
Melvin, M. Ve Norrbin, S. C. (2016). Uluslararasi Para ve Finans. 1st Edition, Translation: Kolektif, Ankara: Nobel Press |
Dogukanli, H. (2015). Uluslararasi Finans. 3rd Edition, İstanbul: Karahan Bookstore. |
Sercu, P. (2011). International Finance : Theory into Practice. New Jersey, United States: Princeton University Press.. |
Işık, S. Duman, K. ve Korkmaz, A. (2004). Türkiye Ekonomisinde Finansal Krizler: Bir Faktör Analizi Uygulaması, D.E.Ü. İ.İ.B.F.Dergisi, C.19, S.1, ss. 45-69. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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4 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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3 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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4 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 7 | 10 | 70 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 12 | 60 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 41 | 0 | 200 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 200 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 7,8 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 8,0 |