| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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The Basic Principles of Finance |
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| Course Code |
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EMG12 701 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. GAMZE VURAL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Calculates the time value of money
Lists and calculates different capital budgeting techniques
Uses the financial tools to make planning and analysing
Has a knowledge on components of capital structure of companies and is capable of criticizing the optimal capital structure of the companies.
Calculates the weighted average of the cost of capital
Analyses the dividend policy of the company
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Distant |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The objective of this course is to focus on maximizing the value of the firm and the financial decision making process on achieving value maximization goal |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course fundamental issues of finance, such as mathematics of finance, capital budgeting, cost of capital and dividend policy will be discussed. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Will be determined by the dean´s office |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Fundementals in Financial Management: Financial Markets |
Reading the first chapter of the financial markets book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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2 |
Fundementals in Financial Management: The functions of financial management and its organizational strucutre |
Reading the first and second chapters of the financial management book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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3 |
Fundementals in Financial Management: Financial statements |
Reading the second chapter of the financial statement analysis book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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4 |
Fundementals in Financial Management: Risk and expected return |
Reading the eighth chapter of the financial markets book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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5 |
Fundementals in Financial Management: Time value of money |
Reading the relevant chapter of the financial management book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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6 |
Fundementals in Financial Management: Time value of money-2 |
Reading the relevant chapter of the financial management book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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7 |
Capital Budgeting |
Reading the third chapter of the financial management book,
pp 317-330 |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Preparation to the midterm exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Capital Budgeting: Static techniques |
Reading the third chapter of the financial management book
pp330-341 |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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10 |
Capital Budgeting: Dynamic techniques |
Reading the third chapter of the financial management book
pp341-382 |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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11 |
Capital Budgeting: Dynamic techniques -2 |
Reading the third chapter of the financial management book
pp 341-382 |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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12 |
Capital Budgeting: Risky project evaluation |
Reading the nineth chapter of the financial management book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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13 |
Financing decisions |
Reading the 13th, 14th and 15th chapter of the financial management book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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14 |
Financial planning and analyzing |
Reading the 2nd and 3rd chapter of the financial management book |
Powerpoint slides, theoritcal approaches and brainstorming |
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15 |
Overview of the subject |
Revising the related chapters of the financial management book |
Problem solving on the board, theory discussions and brainstorming |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preperation for the exam |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains the creation of theoretical and quantitative models used in financial management and shows how to apply a statistical method. |
3 |
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2 |
Teaches how to interpret the findings as a result of the application of statistical and theoretical models used in financial management methods. |
3 |
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3 |
Determines the appropriate methods to solve the problems encountered in business. |
5 |
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4 |
Qustions the ways of traditional methods and if it´s needed develops and implements new approaches. |
5 |
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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 |
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6 |
Provides an accurate analysis of the basic financial statements to reach the most appropriate conclusion. |
5 |
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7 |
Encourages taking responsibility, claiming the lead and working effectively in a team and / or individually. |
4 |
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8 |
Keeps track of the latest developments in the field as a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constant renewal. |
5 |
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9 |
Utilises different sources in a new field, synthesizes the obtained information and presents the outcomes effectively. |
5 |
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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 . |
4 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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). |
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