Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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EKF431 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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 : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. MURAT TOPCU |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to provide the student with the ability to use techniques and analyzes related to international finance. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as international financing and processes, foreign exchange market, exchange rate systems, management of exchange rate risk, providing multinational enterprises with funds from international money and capital markets, providing multinational enterprises with funds from international bonds and stock markets, financing of foreign trade, foreign direct investment and evaluation of foreign investment projects. |
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 the structure of multinational enterprises.(2) |
Research the international dimensions of financial markets.(2) |
Interpret foreign exchange market, exchange rates, exchange rate changes and international parity conditions.(4) |
Analyze international money, bonds and stock markets.(4) |
Solve the problems related to foreign trade financing.(4) |
Evaluate foreign direct investment and foreign investment projects.(5) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading | Basic concepts and introduction to international finance | Lecture & Question Answer |
2 | Reading | Currency markets, operation and main parity conditions | Lecture & Question Answer |
3 | Reading | Currency predictions: Basic Analysis and problem solution | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
4 | Reading | Currency predictions: Technical Analysis and practices | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
5 | Reading | International money markets, borrowing in international money markets and investment instruments, problem solution | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
6 | Reading | International money markets, stock certificate in international money markets, bond issuance, using these instruments in the decision-making process and problem solution | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
7 | Reading | Euro market and instruments | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Balance of payments, introduction to foreign trade finance | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
10 | Reading | Financial opportunities in foreign trade finance and problem solution | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
11 | Reading | Long term finance opportunities in foreign trade finance and problem solution | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
12 | Reading | Company strategies and direct foreign capital investments, evaluation of investment projects | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
13 | Reading | Evaluation of investment projects | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
14 | Reading | Evaluation of investment projects | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
15 | Reading | Evaluation of investment projects | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Bekaert, G. Robert H. (2014). International Financial Management. 2nd Edition |
Madura,J. (2017) Uluslararasi Finansal Yonetim - I. 10th Edition. Nobel Publications |
Madura,J. (2017) Uluslararasi Finansal Yonetim - II. 10th Edition. Nobel Publications |
Journal: Maliye finans Yazilari |
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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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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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 | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 9 | 18 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 35 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |