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INVESTMENT THEORY AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EKF432 INVESTMENT THEORY AND PORTFOLIO 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. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to gain the ability to manage investments and to make decisions within the framework of the valuation of the financial investment markets and portfolio theory.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as introduction to investment theory, traditional portfolio management, modern portfolio management, basic and technical analysis in portfolio formation, portfolio management strategies, measuring portfolio performance.

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

Explain the principles and concepts of investment theory and portfolio management.
Explain the concept of investment instruments, risk and return.
Analyze and manage investments by comparing traditional portfolio management and Modern portfolio management.
Explain the Index (Factor) Models.
List portfolio creation analyzes.
Describe portfolio management strategies.
Analyze Investment and Portfolio performance.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Financial Environment and Financial Market Lecture & Question Answer
2 Reading Defining Investment Theory, its objectives and functions Lecture & Question Answer
3 Reading Introduction to investment method Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
4 Reading Investment instruments and risk and return calculations Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
5 Reading Traditional portfolio management Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
6 Reading Modern portfolio management Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
7 Reading Index (Factor models) Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Using basic and technical analysis in creating portfolio Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
10 Reading Using basic and technical analysis in creating the 10th portfolio Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
11 Reading Portfolio management strategies Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
12 Reading Portfolio management strategies Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
13 Reading Measuring Portfolio Performance Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
14 Reading Measuring Portfolio Performance Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
15 Reading General Revision Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem Solving Method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Frank, K. Reilly, Keith C. Brown, (2013) Investment Analysis Portfolio Management.
Karan, N. (2017) Yatirim Analizi ve Portfoy Yonetimi. 3rd Edition. Gazi Bookstore
Kabakci, A. (2008). Portfoy Yonetimi. 2nd Edition
Journal: Forbes Turkiye

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
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2
List the main features of communication in items.
3
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

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 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