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Master's of Capital Markets with Thesis

SP527

BEHAVIORAL FINANCE

Course Code
SP527
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand that financial decisions are influenced by psychological factors.
  2. Understand the differences between classical economics and behavioral finance.
  3. Explain market anomalies from a behavioral perspective.
  4. Analyze why investors make irrational decisions.
  5. Develop portfolio management strategies by taking behavioral factors into account.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Total(%) 35
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 35
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 65
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 13 182
Preparation for Final exam 1 55 55
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 10 30
Total Work Load312
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.4
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
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K8
K9