Information Package

Program of International Trade and Finance

TBS326

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Course Code
TBS326
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define risk and related concepts.
  2. Explain financial risk management processes.
  3. Understand the operation and usage of futures contracts, options contracts, and swaps.
  4. Gain knowledge about credit derivatives.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course provides students with knowledge on financial risks, risk measurement, risk management, derivatives, and the use of derivatives as risk management tools, while also enhancing their analytical and interpretive skills.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Financial risks and sources of risk
2nd Week Financial risk management: definition, objectives, stages
3rd Week Credit risk and its management
4th Week Liquidity risk and its management
5th Week Interest rate risk and its management
6th Week Exchange rate risk and its management
7th Week Value at risk
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Futures and forwards contracts as risk management tools
10th Week Swaps as risk management tools
11th Week Options as risk management tools
12th Week Credit default swaps (CDS) and collateralized loans (CLN)
13th Week Credit spread options (CSO) and total return swaps (TRS)
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingHull, J. C. (2023). Risk management and financial institutions (6th ed.). Wiley Finance.

Malz, A. M. (2011). Financial risk management: Models, history, and institutions. John Wiley & Sons.
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 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
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K2
K3 X X X X
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
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K10