To understand the structure and operation of financial system in market economies.
To visualize soruces of funds for business firms.
To understand the costs of sources of capital.
To think over the risks of the capital structure.
To evaluate the value of securities.
To read and understand the financial statements of business firms.
To evaluate and measure the riskiness of investments.
To grasp the importance of working capital.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
Financial decision making process will be covered in this module. Investment financing policies during inflationary times under risk and uncertainty, methods used in financial decision making,, cost of capital, cash flow concepts, time value of money, basic investment principles, and risk-yield topics will be analysed.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Conceptual Basis of Financial Management
2nd Week
Conceptual Basis of Financial Management
3rd Week
Sources of Capital
4th Week
Sources of Capital
5th Week
Valuation of Securities
6th Week
Time Value of Money
7th Week
Financial Analysis
8th Week
Financial Analysis
9th Week
Cost and Structure of Capital
10th Week
Capital Budgeting
11th Week
Risk
12th Week
Return Analysis
13th Week
Working Capital Management
14th Week
General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Halil Sarıaslan ve Cengiz Erol, Finansal Yönetim: Kavramlar, Kuramlar ve İlkeler (Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi, 2008).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
