Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKKI ÖZTÜRK
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
The purpose of this course is to introduce basic concepts of financial management with special attention to corporate financial decisions. The course will focus on (1) the capital budgeting process, (2) dividend and capital structure policies of the firm, (3) the basics of risk management, (4) how derivatives can be used to hedge financial risks, (5) the rationale for mergers, different types of mergers, and merger analysis, (6) the pros and cons of the hybrids from the standpoints of both issuers and investors, how to determine when to use them, and the factors that affect their values |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Basic concepts of financial management |
To read the related chapter in the text book |
2) |
The Financial Environment: Markets, Institutions and Interest Rates |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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3) |
The Financial Environment: Markets, Institutions and Interest Rates |
To read the related chapter in the text book |
4) |
The Cost of Capital |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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5) |
Other topics in Capital Budgeting |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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6) |
Review |
To study for the exam |
7) |
Capital Structure and Leverage |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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8) |
Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and Share Repurchases |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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9) |
Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and Share Repurchases |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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10) |
Derivatives and Risk Management |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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11) |
Mergers and Acquisitions |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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12) |
Review |
To study for the exam |
13) |
Hybrid Financing: Preferred Stock, Leasing, Warrants and Convertibles |
To read the related chapter in the text book
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14) |
Hybrid Financing: Preferred Stock, Leasing, Warrants and Convertibles |
To read the related chapter in the text book |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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2) |
Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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3) |
Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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4) |
Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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5) |
Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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6) |
Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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7) |
Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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8) |
Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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9) |
Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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10) |
Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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11) |
Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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12) |
Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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