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  Course Description
Course Name : International Finance

Course Code : MG 481

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HATİCE DOĞUKANLI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Be able to understand international monetery system and economic framework
Be able to analyze and forecast exchange rates
Be able to use various forms of financial instruments available for risk management
Classify international investments
Comment on international economic developments

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to provide information about how the international markets, interest rates, exchange rates and commodity price developments would affect the decisions of firms and thus how to avoid from the adverse developments and how to benefit from the positive developments in financial markets.

Course Contents : In this course, the basic theories of the international financial system, exchange rates, and risk management tools will be discussed.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Will be determined by the dean´s office


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Fundamental issues in international finance and International Monetary Arrangements Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
2 Balance of Payments Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
3 Foreign Exchange, Spot and Forward Market Transactions Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
4 Speculation and Arbitrage on Changes in the Levels of Currencies Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
5 Exchange Rate Relationships; Purchasing Power Parity, Interest Rate Parity Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
6 Factors Effecting the Exchange Rate and Forcasting Techniques Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
7 Risk Minimazing Hedging; Derivatives Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
8 Mid-term exam Preparation for midterm exam Written exam
9 Currency, Interest Rate and Commodity Swaps Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
10 Currency Options Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
11 Currency Futures Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
12 Exposure Measurement and Management; Measuring the Exposure of a Business Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
13 Accounting Measures of Exposure Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
14 International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
15 International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Powerpoint Slides, Theoratical Approaches, Brainstorming
16/17 Final exam Preparation for final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Uluslararası Finansal Yonetim-Jeff Madura (Ceviri Editoru :Hatice Dogukanlı)
 Multinational Business Finance- Eiteman ve Stonehill
 Multinational Finance - Adrian Buckley
 Foundations of Multinational Financial Management,Alan C. Shapiro, 2006, John Wiley&Sons
  Uluslararası Finans-Hatice Dogukanlı
 Uluslararası Finans- Halil Seyidoğlu
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 Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy 1
2 Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 4
3 Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. 4
4 Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 4
5 Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 2
6 Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 2
7 Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. 5
8 Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. 5
9 Apply the methods of economic analysis. 1
10 Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 5
11 Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. 5
12 Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. 3
13 Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. 5
14 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4
15 Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. 5
16 Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 5
17 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5
* 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 4 56
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: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4