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Course Description Course Name : International Finance Course Code : MG 481 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HATİCE DOĞUKANLI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand international monetary system and economic framework Analyze and forecast the exchange rates Use various forms of financial instruments available for risk management. Classify the 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 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 the 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 Using Currency Forward Hedging 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 the 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 Use the basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares 1 2 List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relations to each other 4 3 List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion and identify their advantages and disadvantages. 4 4 List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management ; indicate the strong and weak sides of each method. 4 5 Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. 2 6 Explain how to interpret the results gathered through the application and/or implementation of conceptual models and/or numerical and statistical methods of business management. 2 7 Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems 5 8 Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods 5 9 Use the basic numerical and statistical softwares 1 10 Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning 5 11 Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field. 5 12 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business context 3 13 Perceive and interpret the feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral format 5 14 Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required 5 15 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 16 Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives 5 17 Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affects the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses 5 18 Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively 5 19 As well as professional development, improve him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities, identifying needs of learning. 0 * 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 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 141 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64 ECTS Credit: 6