| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree Without Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Analyzes the structure, functioning, and applications of contemporary financial instruments in financial markets.
- Evaluates derivatives, structured financial products, and alternative financing instruments from a risk?return perspective.
- Interprets the impact of financial technologies (FinTech), digital assets, and blockchain-based financial instruments on the financial industry.
- Selects appropriate financial instruments for corporate investment and risk management decisions and develops case-based analyses.
- Assesses current developments in financial markets from academic and professional perspectives and proposes effective applications of financial instruments.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | This course provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary financial instruments, their structures, functions, and applications in financial markets. It covers derivatives, structured financial products, FinTech applications, blockchain-based financial instruments, sustainable finance, alternative financing methods, and financial innovations. The course also examines the roles of these instruments in investment, financing, and risk management through current market developments and case studies. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the Contemporary Financial System and Financial Instruments; Evolution of Global Financial Markets |
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2nd Week |
Contemporary Structure of Money Market and Capital Market Instruments |
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3rd Week |
Recent Developments in Equity, Bond, and Sukuk Markets |
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4th Week |
Derivative Instruments: Forward and Futures Contracts |
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5th Week |
Option Contracts and Financial Risk Hedging Strategies |
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6th Week |
Swap Transactions and Their Applications in Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange Risk Management |
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7th Week |
Structured Financial Products and Hybrid Securities |
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8th Week |
Midterm Examination |
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9th Week |
The FinTech Ecosystem and Digital Financial Instruments |
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10th Week |
Blockchain Technology, Crypto Assets, Stablecoins, and Tokenization |
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11th Week |
Sustainable Finance, Green Bonds, and ESG-Oriented Financial Instruments |
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12th Week |
Alternative Financing Methods: Crowdfunding, Venture Capital, and Private Equity Funds |
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13th Week |
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Algorithmic Trading on Financial Instruments |
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14th Week |
Contemporary Financial Crises, Regulatory Developments, and International Practices |
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15th Week |
Student Presentations, Case Studies, and Overall Course Evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Hull, J. C. (2023). Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives (11th ed.). Pearson. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
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30 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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30 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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70 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
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| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 30 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 1 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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