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Course Name : Alternative Finance Techniques

Course Code : EMG12 704

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YILDIRIM BEYAZITÖNAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has knowledge about the financial innovation and the reasons to its emergence
Uses the right techniques for the emerging fund needs in businesses
Classifies the new financing techniques
Defines Asset Backed Securities, venture capital investment company, factoring, forfaiting and leasing concepts
Comes up with innovative solutions to the financial needs of businesses

Mode of Delivery : Distant

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The overall objective of this course is to provide information about the emergence of financial needs, financial innovation and new financial instruments.

Course Contents : In this course, the concept of financial innovation, new financing techniques and the different solutions to emerging financial needs will be discussed.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : IIBF


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The emergence of the finance need and exploring the appropriate financing possibilities Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
2 New financing techniques and the concept of financial innovatiom Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
3 The causes of Financial innovations, their objectives and contribution to the functions of Financial Sector Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
4 The explanation of the new Financing techniques Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
5 Factoring and forfaiting Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
6 Leasing and private finance companies Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
7 Venture Capital Investment Companies and Real Estate Investment Trust Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
8 Midterm exam Preparation for the exam Written examination
9 Consumer Finance Companies Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
10 Asset-Backed Securities Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
11 Bank Loans and Receivables Insurance Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
12 Barter and Derivative Financial Instruments Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
13 Joint use opprtunities of new financing techniques Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
14 Joint use opprtunities of new financing techniques-2 Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
15 Overview of the subjects Reading the relevant chapters of Financial Techniques book Powerpoint slides, therotical applications and brainstorming
16/17 Final Exam Preparation for the final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Yeni Finansal Araçlar ve Türkiye’de Uygulanabilirliği- Hatice Doğukanlı
 Finansal Teknikler, Ali Ceylan, Ekin Kitapevi, 2008
 http://www.finansekol.com/ Web sayfası bilgileri
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explains the creation of theoretical and quantitative models used in financial management and shows how to apply a statistical method. 3
2 Teaches how to interpret the findings as a result of the application of statistical and theoretical models used in financial management methods. 3
3 Determines the appropriate methods to solve the problems encountered in business. 5
4 Qustions the ways of traditional methods and if it´s needed develops and implements new approaches. 5
5 Has a good command of Turkish, as well as at least one another foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 3
6 Provides an accurate analysis of the basic financial statements to reach the most appropriate conclusion. 5
7 Encourages taking responsibility, claiming the lead and working effectively in a team and / or individually. 4
8 Keeps track of the latest developments in the field as a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constant renewal. 5
9 Utilises different sources in a new field, synthesizes the obtained information and presents the outcomes effectively. 4
10 Taking the goals and objectives of the banking sector, its size, resources and culture into account, determines the most appropriate approach to financial management . 3
11 Having a comprehensive knowledge about Capital Markets, it´s tools and institutions, such as BIST and the World Stock Exchanges, utilizes the best ways in the field. 4
12 Defines the basic theoretical models and numerical methods for finance function and describes the intended use. In addition, indicates weak and strong aspects of each model. 4
13 Allows the analysis of strategic and operational plans for financial companies, and creates sufficient knowledge to find a solution to the problems that might arise. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 8 112
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 156
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24
ECTS Credit: 6