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  Course Description
Course Name : Financial Risk Management

Course Code : EMG12 707

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SERKAN YILMAZ KANDIR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies the techniques in debt management
Has knowledge about the future market
Has knowledge about the options and recognizes its different types
Identifies risk types and classifies them

Mode of Delivery : Distant

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to teach how to distribute the risks arising from the liberalization of financial markets, to introduce the tools for risk aversion in the financial markets and to teach the implementation methods of these tools

Course Contents : In this course, the concept of risk and its calculations, and tools used in future markets will be introduced

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 Introduction to risk management Reading the first chapter of the book of financial markets Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
2 Risk and its types Reading the 8th chapter of the book of financial markets Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
3 The measurement of risk Reading the 5th chapter of the book of investment analysis Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
4 Financial risk management and futures markets Reading the first chapter of Derivative Instruments Licensing Guide Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
5 Futures markets contracts Reading the first chapter of Derivative Instruments Licensing Guide Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
6 Futures markets contracts-2 Reading the 2nd chapter of Derivative Instruments Licensing Guide Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
7 Futures markets contracts-3 Reading the 3rd chapter of Derivative Instruments Licensing Guide Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
8 Midterm exam Preperation for the exam Written exam
9 Options contracts Reading the 7rd chapter of Derivative Instruments Licensing Guide Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
10 Options contracts 2 Reading the 7rd chapter of Derivative Instruments Licensing Guide Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
11 Option Valuation Models Reading the relevant chapter of the book of investment analysis Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
12 Option Valuation Models Reading the relevant chapter of the book of investment analysis Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
13 Swaps Reading the 6th chapter of the Financial Management book Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
14 Swaps Reading the 6th chapter of the Financial Management book Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
15 Overview of the subjects Revising the relevant chapters Powerpoint slides, theorotical approaches and brain storming
16/17 Final exam Preperation for the exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Managing Financial Risk: Smithson;Smith ve Wiford
 Finansal Yönetim, Öztin Akgüç
 Yatırım analizi ve Portföy Yönetimi, Mehmet Baha Karan
 Türev Araçlar Lisanslama Rehberi, Vadeli İşlem ve Opsiyon Borsası A.Ş
 Finansal Pazarlar Finansal Kurumlar ve Sermaye Piyasası Analizleri, Serpil Canbaş ve Hatice Doğukanlı
 Finacial Institutions management; Sanders Irwin;McGrawHill yayını
 Financial Markets and Institutions; fabozzi, Modidliani, Feri; Prentice-Hall
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. 5
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. 4
6 Provides an accurate analysis of the basic financial statements to reach the most appropriate conclusion. 3
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. 4
9 Utilises different sources in a new field, synthesizes the obtained information and presents the outcomes effectively. 5
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 . 5
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. 5
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. 3
* 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 132
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.28
ECTS Credit: 5