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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ISL426 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 8 3 3 8

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 Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to give the students general overview on financial markets and portfolio management process. Also, the students will be encouraged to think analytically, solve and analyze the problems in capital market applications via case studies.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include studying functioning of the International financial markets and the institutions which operate in these markets, learning the types of securities, learning the theories on pricing of securities, studying market efficiency and investor behaviours.

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

Students interpret the developments in the international financial markets.
Students interpret the market efficiency by using the financial data techniques.
Students prepare an optimal portfolio by applying portfolio and capital market theories.
Students analyze the macroeconomic and sectoral factors that may effect the prices of securities.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Financial markets and intermediaries Lecture & Discussion
2 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Types of financial markets Lecture & Discussion
3 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Capital market instruments Lecture & Discussion
4 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Valuation of stocks and bonds Lecture & Discussion
5 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Portfolio theory Lecture & Discussion
6 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Capital market theory Lecture & Discussion
7 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Pricing model for financial assets Lecture & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Arbitrage pricing theory Lecture & Discussion
10 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Derivative products: Forward and future contracts Lecture & Discussion
11 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Derivative products: Option contracts Lecture & Discussion
12 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Derivative products: Swap contracts Lecture & Discussion
13 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Market efficiency and Risk management Lecture & Discussion
14 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Behavioral finance Lecture & Discussion
15 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Case Studies Lecture & Discussion & Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Demirel, E., (2013). Uluslararasi Finansal Piyasalarda Portfoy Yonetimi ve Opsiyon Sozlesmeleri. Paradigma Akademi Publications
Sharpe, W. F., & Sharpe, W. F. (1970). Portfolio theory and capital markets (Vol. 217). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Civan, M. (2010). Sermaye piyasasi analizleri ve portfoy yonetimi. Ekin Publications.

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.
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 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 2 3 6
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 2 28
Assignment (Homework) 14 3 42
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 12 12
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 12 12
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 76 0 200
Total Workload of the Course Unit 200
Workload (h) / 25.5 7,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0