| 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 |
| Week |
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
|
| 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) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
| 2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
2 |
| 3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
3 |
| 4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
| 5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
| 6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
| 7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
2 |
| 8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
| 9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
2 |
| 10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
2 |
| 11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
2 |
| 12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
3 |