Information Package

Master's of Business Administration without Thesis

BUSZ558

CORPORATE FINANCE

Course Code
BUSZ558
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Estimate the cost of capital for the whole firm, individual divisions as well as the specific projects with advanced techniques such as the marginal cost of capital (MCC) schedule
  2. Solve capital budgeting problems by risk-adjusted discount rate approach and certainty equivalent approach
  3. Describe the impact of financial distress, agency costs and asymmetric information on capital structure
  4. Identify other factors that influence dividend policy
  5. Apply the principles of working capital management
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionAn understanding of the nature and the importance of money. Comprehensive survey of the role of each of the major financial institutions; such as commercial banks, investment banks, central bank, stock markets. The emphasis of the course is on management of these institutions and the role of money in the financial system of the country.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Firm and the Financial Manager, Accounting and Finance
2nd Week Time Value of Money
3rd Week Valuing Bonds
4th Week Valuing Stocks
5th Week Net Present Value and Other Investment Criteria
6th Week Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
7th Week Project Analysis
8th Week Intro. to Risk, Return, and the Opp. Cost of Capital
9th Week Risk, Return and Capital Budgeting
10th Week The Cost of Capital
11th Week The Capital Structure Decision
12th Week Dividend Policy
13th Week İstanbul Stock Exchange
14th Week Financial Instruments in Turkey
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingBrealey, Myers & Marcus, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, McGraw Hill, 6. Baskı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Other 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 20 20
Homework
Total Work Load30
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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