BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTI214	BUSINESS FINANCE	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to teach students how financial decisions are made in businesses, how financial management tools are used, and how the financial structure of a business is planned. In addition, the aim is to provide basic knowledge on financial analysis and valuation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition and scope of finance, Basic objectives of financial management, Financial statements and analysis techniques, Financial ratios and their interpretation, Financial planning and budgeting, Concept of time value, Relationship between risk and return, Cost of capital.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The basic concepts, objectives, and scope of financial management are explained. (Bloom 2)
The structure of financial statements and basic financial analysis techniques are described. (Bloom 2)
Financial ratios are used to interpret a firm’s financial position. (Bloom 3)
The concepts of time value of money, risk, and return are analyzed at a basic level. (Bloom 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Business Finance	Presentation & Q&A
2	Reading	Financial Statements and Fundamental Analysis Methods	Presentation & Q&A
3	Reading	Financial Statements and Fundamental Analysis Methods	Presentation & Q&A
4	Reading	Financial Ratios and Interpretation	Presentation & Q&A
5	Reading	Financial Ratios and Interpretation	Presentation & Q&A
6	Reading	Time Value Calculations	Presentation & Q&A
7	Reading	Time Value Calculations	Presentation & Q&A
8	Reading	Break-Even Point Analysis	Presentation & Q&A
9	Reading	Leverage Analysis	Presentation & Q&A
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Cost of Capital and Types	Presentation & Q&A
12	Reading	Cost of Capital and Types	Presentation & Q&A
13	Reading	Capital Budgeting	Presentation & Q&A
14	Reading	Capital Budgeting	Presentation & Q&A
15	Reading	Dividend Policies	Presentation & Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akgüç, Ö. (2019). Finansal yönetim. Avcıol Basım Yayın.
Ceylan, A., & Korkmaz, T. (2020). İşletmelerde finansal yönetim. Ekin Yayınevi.
Okka, O. (2018). Finansal yönetim. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

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	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.			2
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.						5
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.		1
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.						5
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.		1
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.		1
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.						5
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.				3
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.						5
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market						5
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.			2

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	2	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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	151