Information Package

Ph.D. on Banking and Finance

BF619

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS

Course Code
BF619
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
15
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS15
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. understand risk hedging in portfolio management
  2. be able to analyse altervative investment startegies.
  3. be able value fixed income securities and stocks.
  4. be able to understand portfolio management theories and portfolio management process.
  5. be able to comprehend basic investment concepts and investment decisions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe presentation of investment theory, outlining the points that should be taken into account during investment decision making, assessment of portfolio management both in theory and practice and examination of investment alternatives in Turkey is aimed in this module. Besides contribution to the interpretation of recent developments in finance and investment field and to assess financial markets and instruments from a wide point view is also targeted.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic investment concepts and investment decisions
2nd Week Introduction to portfolio management
3rd Week Portfoliomanagement theories
4th Week Ortfolio management process and asset endownment analysis
5th Week Stock investment
6th Week Stock investment
7th Week Stock investment
8th Week Mid term exam
9th Week Fixed income security investment
10th Week Fixed income security investment
11th Week Derivative investment
12th Week Alternative investment
13th Week Portfolio management sector and firm presentation
14th Week Portfolio management strategies and performance measurement
Recommended or Required ReadingEdwin J. Elton, Martin J. Gruber, Stephen J. Brown, William N. Goetzmann, Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 24 336
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 1
Total Work Load462
Total Work Load / 30 (h)15.4
ECTS Credit of the Course15
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X X
K3
K4 X
K5 X