WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ISL339	WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ALİ KORHAN ÖZEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is to reveal the basic principles regarding the management of current assets in businesses.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition, characteristics, importance of working capital; Types of working capital; Financing strategies of working capital; Analysis and determination of working capital adequacy

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 of current assets and short-term liabilities.
Understands the financing of working capital.
Understands the management of working capital elements in multinational companies.
Analyzes working capital needs.
Understands the management of working capital elements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Definition of Working Capital	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
2	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Financing of Working Capital	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
3	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Working Capital Requirement and Calculation of Requirement	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
4	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Analysis of Working Capital- I	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
5	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Analysis of Working Capital- II	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
6	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Management of Cash and Cash-Like Assets-I	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
7	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Management of Cash and Cash-Like Assets-II	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Management of Receivables-I	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
10	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Management of Receivables-II	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
11	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Inventory Management-I	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
12	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Inventory Management-II	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
13	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Management of Short-Term Foreign Resources-I	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
14	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Management of Short-Term Foreign Resources-I	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
15	Reading the relevant chapter of the course book.	Case Study	Lecture, discussing, problem solving.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Öztin AKGÜÇ, Finansal Yönetim, 7. baskı, Avcıol Basım-Yayın, İstanbul, 1998.
Niyazi BERK, Finansal Yönetim, 10. Baskı, Türkmen Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2010.
Ahmet AKSOY ve Kürşat YALÇINER, İşletme Sermayesi Yönetimi, Gazi Yayınevi, Ankara, 2008.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) 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 theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.			2
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.					4
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.			2
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.				3
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.				3
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.						5
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.					4
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.				3

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)	1	10	10
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	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	126