Information Package

Program of International Trade and Finance

TBF321

CORPORATE FINANCE

Course Code
TBF321
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the structural functioning of the financial system in market economies.
  2. Identify the sources from which businesses can obtain capital.
  3. Comprehend the cost of capital sources.
  4. Evaluate the risks associated with capital structure.
  5. Determine the value of securities.
  6. Read and understand a company's financial statements.
  7. Understand and measure the risks of investment decisions.
  8. Recognize the importance of working capital.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the fundamental concepts of financial management in market economies. Students will learn to identify sources of capital, understand capital costs, and evaluate securities while gaining knowledge and skills in financial statement analysis, risk-and-return analysis, capital budgeting, and working capital management.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamental concepts of financial management
2nd Week Sources of finance
3rd Week Valuation of securities
4th Week Valuation of securities
5th Week Analysis of financial statements
6th Week Analysis of financial statements
7th Week Cost of capital and capital structure
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Capital budgeting
10th Week Capital budgeting
11th Week Risk and return analysis
12th Week Risk and return analysis
13th Week Working capital management
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingSarıaslan, H., & Erol, C. (2008). Finansal yönetim: Kavramlar, kuramlar ve ilkeler. Siyasal Kitabevi.

Gitman, L. J., & Zutter, C. J. (2019). Principles of managerial finance (14th ed.). Pearson.
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 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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