INTERNATIONAL FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS409	INTERNATIONAL FINANCE	7	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. MEHMET BENTÜRK
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	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Introduction to international finance and balance of payments	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reviewing literature and Case Study	International payments system	Lecture & Discussion
3	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Operations in currency markets	Lecture & Discussion
4	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Exchange rates and international parities	Lecture & Discussion
5	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Exchange rates prediction and SWAP procedures against interest and currency risk	Lecture & Discussion
6	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Currency options against currency rate risk	Lecture & Discussion
7	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Forward exchange procedures against currency rate risk	Lecture & Discussion
8	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Disclosure against currency impact and management of economic impact	Lecture & Discussion
9	Reviewing literature and Case Study	Transaction impact and management, accounting impact and management	Lecture & Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reviewing literature and Case Study	International capital budgeting and capital cost	Lecture & Discussion
12	Reviewing literature and Case Study	International working capital management	Lecture & Discussion
13	Reviewing literature and Case Study	International portfolio management	Lecture & Discussion
14	Reviewing literature and Case Study	International Markets and International Banking I	Lecture & Discussion
15	Reviewing literature and Case Study	International Markets and International Banking II	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	Examination Method

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 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	6	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
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	174