Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to FINANCE | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Serhat YÜKSEL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Mehmet ADAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to provide students with the Fundamentals of finance covering the current theoretical and practical information about the financial system, financial markets, financial institutions and instruments, financial mathematics and analysis in the light of global financial developments.. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business,The role of Finance Managers in Financial System,Financial Planning and Control,Financial Analysis,Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components,Time Value of Money: Future Value,Time Value of Money: Present Value,Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs,Valuation: Securities and Stocks,Risk and Return,Investment Projects,Capital Structure Theory,Working Capital Management,Special Topics in Finance. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to define the fundamental concepts of finance | 14, 18, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Define Finance, The Role of Finance Manager and the function of Financial System | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. Explain the role of Finance Manager in Business Achievement | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. Explain the inter-functional role of financial managers in corporations. | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to define the components of financial system. | 13, 14, 16, 18, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Define what financial system is | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 2.2. Explain the components of financial system. | 10, 14, 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to assess the financial planning, analysis, and control processes. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Defines the Financial Statements | 13, 9 | |
| 3.2. Transforms the data of Financial Statements into information by assessing ratios | 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 4, 6, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to calculate the time value of money. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1 Explain the cost of Money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
| 4.3 Calculates the future value of money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
| 5. Will be able to valuate the securities | 12, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1 Defines the Securities | 18, 9 | |
| 5.2. Explain the effects of interest rates on financial decisions | 10, 14, 19, 9 | |
| 6. Will be able to analyze the risk and expected rate of return. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
| 6.1. Define the concept of Risk and Return. | 6, 9 | |
| 6.2. Explain the relationship between Risk, Return and Liquidity | 10, 12, 14, 19, 6, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business | |
| 2 | The role of Finance Managers in Financial System | |
| 3 | Financial Planning and Control | |
| 4 | Financial Analysis | |
| 5 | Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components | |
| 6 | Time Value of Money: Future Value | |
| 7 | Time Value of Money: Present Value | |
| 8 | Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs | |
| 9 | Valuation: Securities and Stocks | |
| 10 | Risk and Return | |
| 11 | Investment Projects | |
| 12 | Capital Structure Theory | |
| 13 | Working Capital Management | |
| 14 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Resources |
| Gitman and Zutter (2023) Principles of Managerial Finance, 14th Edition. Pearson. Additional Readings 1. Rhee, R. J. (2023). Corporate Finance. Aspen Publishing. 2. Kaur, P. (2023). Financial markets and institutions. Sultan Chand & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | (S)he describes theoretical knowledge in economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 2 | (S)he explains mathematical and statistical methods needed for economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 3 | (S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for economic and financial analyses (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB). | ||||||
| 4 | (S)he has the foreign language proficiency necessary for economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 5 | (S)he develops projects in the field and handles team work. | X | |||||
| 6 | (S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 7 | (S)he uses theoretical and practical knowledge on economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 8 | (S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language at a minimum level of level C1. | X | |||||
| 9 | (S)he adopts and uses organizational, corporate and social ethical values. | ||||||
| 10 | (S)he adopts principles of social responsibility and acts whenever needed in light of social service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | (S)he analyzes and uses basic knowledge and data regarding different disciplines to conduct inter-disciplinary studies. | X | |||||
| 12 | (S)he benefits from (her) his proficiency in economics and finance to make policy suggestions and contribute to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 8 | 16 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 33 | 33 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to FINANCE | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Serhat YÜKSEL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Mehmet ADAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to provide students with the Fundamentals of finance covering the current theoretical and practical information about the financial system, financial markets, financial institutions and instruments, financial mathematics and analysis in the light of global financial developments.. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business,The role of Finance Managers in Financial System,Financial Planning and Control,Financial Analysis,Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components,Time Value of Money: Future Value,Time Value of Money: Present Value,Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs,Valuation: Securities and Stocks,Risk and Return,Investment Projects,Capital Structure Theory,Working Capital Management,Special Topics in Finance. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to define the fundamental concepts of finance | 14, 18, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Define Finance, The Role of Finance Manager and the function of Financial System | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. Explain the role of Finance Manager in Business Achievement | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 1.2. Explain the inter-functional role of financial managers in corporations. | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 2. Will be able to define the components of financial system. | 13, 14, 16, 18, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Define what financial system is | 14, 6, 9 | |
| 2.2. Explain the components of financial system. | 10, 14, 9 | |
| 3. Will be able to assess the financial planning, analysis, and control processes. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Defines the Financial Statements | 13, 9 | |
| 3.2. Transforms the data of Financial Statements into information by assessing ratios | 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 4, 6, 9 | |
| 4. Will be able to calculate the time value of money. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1 Explain the cost of Money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
| 4.3 Calculates the future value of money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
| 5. Will be able to valuate the securities | 12, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1 Defines the Securities | 18, 9 | |
| 5.2. Explain the effects of interest rates on financial decisions | 10, 14, 19, 9 | |
| 6. Will be able to analyze the risk and expected rate of return. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
| 6.1. Define the concept of Risk and Return. | 6, 9 | |
| 6.2. Explain the relationship between Risk, Return and Liquidity | 10, 12, 14, 19, 6, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business | |
| 2 | The role of Finance Managers in Financial System | |
| 3 | Financial Planning and Control | |
| 4 | Financial Analysis | |
| 5 | Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components | |
| 6 | Time Value of Money: Future Value | |
| 7 | Time Value of Money: Present Value | |
| 8 | Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs | |
| 9 | Valuation: Securities and Stocks | |
| 10 | Risk and Return | |
| 11 | Investment Projects | |
| 12 | Capital Structure Theory | |
| 13 | Working Capital Management | |
| 14 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Resources |
| Gitman and Zutter (2023) Principles of Managerial Finance, 14th Edition. Pearson. Additional Readings 1. Rhee, R. J. (2023). Corporate Finance. Aspen Publishing. 2. Kaur, P. (2023). Financial markets and institutions. Sultan Chand & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | (S)he describes theoretical knowledge in economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 2 | (S)he explains mathematical and statistical methods needed for economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 3 | (S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for economic and financial analyses (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB). | ||||||
| 4 | (S)he has the foreign language proficiency necessary for economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 5 | (S)he develops projects in the field and handles team work. | X | |||||
| 6 | (S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 7 | (S)he uses theoretical and practical knowledge on economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 8 | (S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language at a minimum level of level C1. | X | |||||
| 9 | (S)he adopts and uses organizational, corporate and social ethical values. | ||||||
| 10 | (S)he adopts principles of social responsibility and acts whenever needed in light of social service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | (S)he analyzes and uses basic knowledge and data regarding different disciplines to conduct inter-disciplinary studies. | X | |||||
| 12 | (S)he benefits from (her) his proficiency in economics and finance to make policy suggestions and contribute to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |