| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Compare international monetary systems and point out their differences, similarities, and respective advantages and limitations
- Describe the foreign exchange, futures and options markets
- Explain exchange rate determinants and behaviors
- Measure and manage exposure to exchange rate risk
- Deal with special asset and liability issues of multi-national firms
- Evaluate the financial performance of multi-national firms
- Demonstrate an understanding of core corporate finance concepts, theories and techniques as they relate to a multinational company
- Demonstrate an understanding of exchange rate market details, products, systems, forecasts and arbitrage processes
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | Man411 Investment Analysis |
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| Course Description | Theories and practical aspects of international finance. An intensified study of international banking and finance as it relates to international trade and multinational corporations and the financing of imports and exports. Topics analyzed include; international payment mechanism, exchange market operations, derivatives, international capital movements, risk evaluation and protection, capital budgeting, and international financial institutions.
Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to International Finance |
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2nd Week |
International Financial System |
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3rd Week |
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and International Liquidity |
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4th Week |
Balance of Foreign Payments |
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5th Week |
Exchange Rate Policy and Foreign Exchange Market |
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6th Week |
Derivative markets futures |
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7th Week |
Midterm |
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8th Week |
Derivative markets, wap and option contracts |
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9th Week |
Exchange Rate Risk and Exchange Rate Risk Management |
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10th Week |
International Financial Markets: Money Markets |
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11th Week |
International Long-Term Loaned Financial Resources: Bonds and Investment Bank Loans |
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12th Week |
International Equity Sources: Stock Markets |
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13th Week |
International Portfolio Investments |
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14th Week |
Foreign Direct Investments |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Seyidoğlu, H., (2016), Uluslararası Finans, (Geliştirilmiş 6. Baskı), Güzem Can Yayınları, İstanbul. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Project |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
32 |
32 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
28 |
28 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Homework |
|
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| Project |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 152.5 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.08 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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