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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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