The aim of the course is to have knowledge about the tools and approaches used for the valuation of stocks, which are among the important financial investments, and the theoretical foundations of portfolio management.
Course Content
This course contains; Return concepts,Concepts of risk and risk premium,Diversification,Building the best portfolio,Capital Asset Pricing Theory,Arbitrage Pricing Theory,Efficient Market Hypothesis,Behavioral finance,Technical analysis,Macroeconomic analysis,Sector analysis,Stock valuation,Financial statements,Financial ratios.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Make calculations about risk and return concepts.
10, 9
A
2. Apply the basic concepts of modern portfolio theory.
10, 9
A
3. Use Capital Asset Pricing Theory.
10, 9
A
4. Use the theoretical basis of Efficient Market Hypothesis.
10, 9
A
5. Explain the basic approach of behavioral finance and technical analysis.
10, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Return concepts
Reading relevant parts from the book
2
Concepts of risk and risk premium
Reading relevant parts from the book
3
Diversification
Reading relevant parts from the book
4
Building the best portfolio
Reading relevant parts from the book
5
Capital Asset Pricing Theory
Reading relevant parts from the book
6
Arbitrage Pricing Theory
Reading relevant parts from the book
7
Efficient Market Hypothesis
Reading relevant parts from the book
8
Behavioral finance
Reading relevant parts from the book
9
Technical analysis
Reading relevant parts from the book
10
Macroeconomic analysis
Reading relevant parts from the book
11
Sector analysis
Reading relevant parts from the book
12
Stock valuation
Reading relevant parts from the book
13
Financial statements
Reading relevant parts from the book
14
Financial ratios
Reading relevant parts from the book
Resources
1. Bodie, Kane ve Marcus, Essentials of Investments, McGraw-Hill (2023) Additional Readings 1. Sharpe, Alexander ve Bailey, Investments, Prentice Hall (2023) 2. Weston, Besley, Brigham. (2022) Essentials of Managerial Finance. Dryden
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines theoretical knowledge in the field of management.
X
1
Uses at least one computer program required in the field of management.
X
1
Adopts the principles of scientific ethics and scientific responsibility.
X
1
Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management.
X
2
Analyzes and uses basic information and data from different disciplines (economy, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to carry out interdisciplinary studies.
X
2
Have the research skills required to conduct academic studies.
X
2
Explains the mathematical and statistical methods required in the field of management.
X
3
Have time management skills.
X
3
Expands the boundaries of knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work by conducting at least one scientific study in 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
3
3
9
Guided Problem Solving
3
3
9
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
9
9
81
Term Project
9
9
81
Presentation of Project / Seminar
8
8
64
Quiz
3
3
9
Midterm Exam
3
3
9
General Exam
3
3
9
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
3
3
9
Total Workload(Hour)
280
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(280/30)
9
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
CURRENT ISSUES in FINANCE THEORY
BUSD1113559
Fall Semester
3+0
3
9
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Serhat YÜKSEL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Serhat YÜKSEL
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of the course is to have knowledge about the tools and approaches used for the valuation of stocks, which are among the important financial investments, and the theoretical foundations of portfolio management.
Course Content
This course contains; Return concepts,Concepts of risk and risk premium,Diversification,Building the best portfolio,Capital Asset Pricing Theory,Arbitrage Pricing Theory,Efficient Market Hypothesis,Behavioral finance,Technical analysis,Macroeconomic analysis,Sector analysis,Stock valuation,Financial statements,Financial ratios.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Make calculations about risk and return concepts.
10, 9
A
2. Apply the basic concepts of modern portfolio theory.
10, 9
A
3. Use Capital Asset Pricing Theory.
10, 9
A
4. Use the theoretical basis of Efficient Market Hypothesis.
10, 9
A
5. Explain the basic approach of behavioral finance and technical analysis.
10, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Return concepts
Reading relevant parts from the book
2
Concepts of risk and risk premium
Reading relevant parts from the book
3
Diversification
Reading relevant parts from the book
4
Building the best portfolio
Reading relevant parts from the book
5
Capital Asset Pricing Theory
Reading relevant parts from the book
6
Arbitrage Pricing Theory
Reading relevant parts from the book
7
Efficient Market Hypothesis
Reading relevant parts from the book
8
Behavioral finance
Reading relevant parts from the book
9
Technical analysis
Reading relevant parts from the book
10
Macroeconomic analysis
Reading relevant parts from the book
11
Sector analysis
Reading relevant parts from the book
12
Stock valuation
Reading relevant parts from the book
13
Financial statements
Reading relevant parts from the book
14
Financial ratios
Reading relevant parts from the book
Resources
1. Bodie, Kane ve Marcus, Essentials of Investments, McGraw-Hill (2023) Additional Readings 1. Sharpe, Alexander ve Bailey, Investments, Prentice Hall (2023) 2. Weston, Besley, Brigham. (2022) Essentials of Managerial Finance. Dryden
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines theoretical knowledge in the field of management.
X
1
Uses at least one computer program required in the field of management.
X
1
Adopts the principles of scientific ethics and scientific responsibility.
X
1
Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management.
X
2
Analyzes and uses basic information and data from different disciplines (economy, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to carry out interdisciplinary studies.
X
2
Have the research skills required to conduct academic studies.
X
2
Explains the mathematical and statistical methods required in the field of management.
X
3
Have time management skills.
X
3
Expands the boundaries of knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work by conducting at least one scientific study in the field.
