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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
FINANCIAL RISK and DERIVATIVE MARKETS-Fall Semester3+035
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Hasan DİNÇER
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Hasan DİNÇER
Assistant(s)
AimTo teach derivatives that are financial risk protection elements.
Course ContentThis course contains; Futures Markets -Spot Markets,Risk Management and Futures Markets,Development of Futures Markets in Risk Management,Futures Market Functions,Basic Strategies in Derivatives Market,Forward Contracts,Futures Contracts,Option Market: Basic Concepts-Option Pricing,Option Strategies,Advanced Option Strategies I,Advanced Option Strategies II,Swap Agreements and Methods,The Development and Functioning of Futures Market in Turkey,The Current Situation of the Future Markets in the World.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Will be able to evaluate derivate markets.16, 9A
1.1. Explains the basic function of futures markets.A
1.2. Explains the differences between futures markets and spot markets.A
1.3. Explains over the counter and organize markets of the derivatives A
2. Will be able to analyses option strategies.16, 9A
2.1. explains option strategies.A
2.2. Interprets on which strategy to use.A
3. will be able to interpret financial risk and hedging transactions in futures markets.16, 9A
3.1. Explains the elements of futures contracts.A
3.2. Interprets hedging transactions with futures contracts.A
3.3. Explains the role of futures markets in protecting financial risks.A
4. Will be able to compare the derivatives used in risk management.16, 9A
4.1. Explains forwards contracts.A
4.2. Explains Futures contracts.A
4.3. Explains Options contracts.A
4.4. Explains swaps contracts.A
5. will be able to evaluate how derivative products are used and how they are used.16, 9A
5.1. Explains the purpose of use of derivative products.A
5.2. Explains the functioning of derivative products.A
6. will be able to evaluate pricing models.16, 9A
6.1. Explains pricing models of derivative products.A
6.2. Calculates prices with the pricing models of derivative products.A
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Futures Markets -Spot MarketsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
2Risk Management and Futures MarketsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
3Development of Futures Markets in Risk ManagementExamination of academic studies on the subject.
4Futures Market FunctionsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
5Basic Strategies in Derivatives MarketExamination of academic studies on the subject.
6Forward ContractsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
7Futures ContractsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
8Option Market: Basic Concepts-Option PricingExamination of academic studies on the subject.
9Option StrategiesExamination of academic studies on the subject.
10Advanced Option Strategies IExamination of academic studies on the subject.
11Advanced Option Strategies IIExamination of academic studies on the subject.
12Swap Agreements and MethodsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
13The Development and Functioning of Futures Market in TurkeyExamination of academic studies on the subject.
14The Current Situation of the Future Markets in the WorldExamination of academic studies on the subject.
Resources
Doç. Dr. Ayben Koy, Türev Piyasalar, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2023 Doç.Dr. Nurgül Chambers, Türev Piyasalar, İstanbul, 2009. Robert W. Kolb, Futures, Options and Swaps, Fouth Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2003. “Fundamentals of Derivatives Markets” R. McDonald, Pearson Addison Wesley, 2009
Robert W. Kolb, Futures, Options and Swaps, Fouth Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2003. “Fundamentals of Derivatives Markets” R. McDonald, Pearson Addison Wesley, 2009

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Defines the basic concepts of banking and insurance.
X
2
Describes the mathematical and statistical methods of banking and insurance
X
3
Uses the computer programs needed in banking and insurance
X
4
Uses the professional foreign language proficiency required in banking and insurance
X
5
Prepares the project and manage the teamworks
X
6
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge of the banking and insurance.
X
7
Constantly evaluates itself by following the developments in science and technology with the importance of lifelong learning
X
8
Uses verbal and written communication skills using the latest technologies and at least one foreign language
X
9
Accepts ethical values and social rights and applies them
X
10
Analyzes and discusses using the data of banking and insurance
X
11
Uses the information on the other disciplines that can provide support for theoretical studies in banking and insurance (economics, law, business, etc.)
X
12
Offers micro and macro suggestions on the problems in the banking and insurance sector
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving14342
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report2816
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar133
Quiz000
Midterm Exam11515
General Exam13232
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
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

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
FINANCIAL RISK and DERIVATIVE MARKETS-Fall Semester3+035
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Hasan DİNÇER
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Hasan DİNÇER
Assistant(s)
AimTo teach derivatives that are financial risk protection elements.
Course ContentThis course contains; Futures Markets -Spot Markets,Risk Management and Futures Markets,Development of Futures Markets in Risk Management,Futures Market Functions,Basic Strategies in Derivatives Market,Forward Contracts,Futures Contracts,Option Market: Basic Concepts-Option Pricing,Option Strategies,Advanced Option Strategies I,Advanced Option Strategies II,Swap Agreements and Methods,The Development and Functioning of Futures Market in Turkey,The Current Situation of the Future Markets in the World.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Will be able to evaluate derivate markets.16, 9A
1.1. Explains the basic function of futures markets.A
1.2. Explains the differences between futures markets and spot markets.A
1.3. Explains over the counter and organize markets of the derivatives A
2. Will be able to analyses option strategies.16, 9A
2.1. explains option strategies.A
2.2. Interprets on which strategy to use.A
3. will be able to interpret financial risk and hedging transactions in futures markets.16, 9A
3.1. Explains the elements of futures contracts.A
3.2. Interprets hedging transactions with futures contracts.A
3.3. Explains the role of futures markets in protecting financial risks.A
4. Will be able to compare the derivatives used in risk management.16, 9A
4.1. Explains forwards contracts.A
4.2. Explains Futures contracts.A
4.3. Explains Options contracts.A
4.4. Explains swaps contracts.A
5. will be able to evaluate how derivative products are used and how they are used.16, 9A
5.1. Explains the purpose of use of derivative products.A
5.2. Explains the functioning of derivative products.A
6. will be able to evaluate pricing models.16, 9A
6.1. Explains pricing models of derivative products.A
6.2. Calculates prices with the pricing models of derivative products.A
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Futures Markets -Spot MarketsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
2Risk Management and Futures MarketsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
3Development of Futures Markets in Risk ManagementExamination of academic studies on the subject.
4Futures Market FunctionsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
5Basic Strategies in Derivatives MarketExamination of academic studies on the subject.
6Forward ContractsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
7Futures ContractsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
8Option Market: Basic Concepts-Option PricingExamination of academic studies on the subject.
9Option StrategiesExamination of academic studies on the subject.
10Advanced Option Strategies IExamination of academic studies on the subject.
11Advanced Option Strategies IIExamination of academic studies on the subject.
12Swap Agreements and MethodsExamination of academic studies on the subject.
13The Development and Functioning of Futures Market in TurkeyExamination of academic studies on the subject.
14The Current Situation of the Future Markets in the WorldExamination of academic studies on the subject.
Resources
Doç. Dr. Ayben Koy, Türev Piyasalar, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2023 Doç.Dr. Nurgül Chambers, Türev Piyasalar, İstanbul, 2009. Robert W. Kolb, Futures, Options and Swaps, Fouth Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2003. “Fundamentals of Derivatives Markets” R. McDonald, Pearson Addison Wesley, 2009
Robert W. Kolb, Futures, Options and Swaps, Fouth Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2003. “Fundamentals of Derivatives Markets” R. McDonald, Pearson Addison Wesley, 2009

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Defines the basic concepts of banking and insurance.
X
2
Describes the mathematical and statistical methods of banking and insurance
X
3
Uses the computer programs needed in banking and insurance
X
4
Uses the professional foreign language proficiency required in banking and insurance
X
5
Prepares the project and manage the teamworks
X
6
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge of the banking and insurance.
X
7
Constantly evaluates itself by following the developments in science and technology with the importance of lifelong learning
X
8
Uses verbal and written communication skills using the latest technologies and at least one foreign language
X
9
Accepts ethical values and social rights and applies them
X
10
Analyzes and discusses using the data of banking and insurance
X
11
Uses the information on the other disciplines that can provide support for theoretical studies in banking and insurance (economics, law, business, etc.)
X
12
Offers micro and macro suggestions on the problems in the banking and insurance sector
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

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