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INTERNATIONAL FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ISL409 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE 7 3 3 7

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. HAKAN YILDIRIM
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to give the students the ability to analyze the international financial market movements by explaining and telling all of the factors effective in international finance markets.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include Concepts on Finance, International Payments System and Organizing International Portfolio Management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain Terminology of International Finance, Its Basic Concepts and Principles. (Explain) (2)
Define International Finance Systems. (Define) (1)
Explain Concepts of International Portfolio Management (Explain) (2)
Analyze Functioning of Foreign Exchange Markets (Analyze) (3)
Analyze Importance of Exchange Rate (Analyze) (3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature and Case Study Introduction to International Finance and Markets Lecture & Discussion
2 Literature and Case Study Globalization and Historical Development of International Finance Lecture & Discussion
3 Literature and Case Study Main Types of Global Financial Markets: FX Market and Transactions- I Lecture & Discussion
4 Literature and Case Study FX Market and Transactions- II Lecture & Discussion
5 Literature and Case Study Securities Market and Transactions Lecture & Discussion
6 Literature and Case Study Derivatives Market and Transactions Lecture & Discussion
7 Literature and Case Study General Repetitions Lecture & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature and Case Study National and International Uncertainty Indicators and Indices Lecture & Discussion
10 Literature and Case Study Global Risk Concept, Measurement, Risk Management and Analysis - I Lecture & Discussion
11 Literature and Case Study Global Risk Concept, Measurement, Risk Management and Analysis - II Lecture & Discussion
12 Literature and Case Study Money Supply-Demand and Its Effect on Exchange Rate Price Movements Lecture & Discussion
13 Literature and Case Study Monetary Policy and its Effect on Exchange Rate Price Movements - I Lecture & Discussion
14 Literature and Case Study Monetary Policy and its Effect on Exchange Rate Price Movements - II Lecture & Discussion
15 Literature and Case Study General Repetitions Lecture & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Dogukanli, H., (2015). Uluslararasi Finans. Karahan Bookstore.
Baker, J. C. (1998). International finance: management, markets, and institutions. Prentice Hall.
Moffett, M. H., & Barrett, M. E. (2001). Cases in international finance. Addison Wesley.
Yurttadur, M., (2017). KOBİ Yönetimi ve Büyüme. Beta Yayınları.
https://internationalfinance.com/

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
4

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.
4
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
0

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.
2
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
0

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.
2
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
1

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 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 2 2 4
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 2 28
Assignment (Homework) 14 2 28
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 14 1 14
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 76 0 180
Total Workload of the Course Unit 180
Workload (h) / 25.5 7,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0