Information Package

Master's of Economics without Thesis

ECOZ542

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Course Code
ECOZ542
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. Learning the global financial markets and their functioning, analyzing the financial decisions of the economic units operating in these markets
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionInternational monetary system, balance of payments of countries, foreign exchange markets, derivative products, foreign direct investments, international capital flows and financial crises.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to International Finance
2nd Week International Monetary System
3rd Week Balance of Payments and International Investment Position
4th Week Exchange rate regimes
5th Week International Parity Conditions
6th Week International Monetary Integration
7th Week Derivates in Fx Markets
8th Week Derivates in Fx Markets
9th Week Mid Term
10th Week International Portfolio Management
11th Week Foreign Direct Investment
12th Week Global Capital Flows
13th Week Int. Financial Crisis
14th Week Policy Response to financial Crises
Recommended or Required ReadingHalil Seyidoğlu, Uluslararası Finans, Güzem Can Yayınları, 6ıncı Baskı, 2016.
An Introduction to International Money and Finance Ramesh F. Ramsaran
International Finance and Open-Economy Macroeconomics Authors: Gandolfo, Giancarlo
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Questions/Answers
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(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 60 60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 55 55
Total Work Load301
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.03
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X