ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISM5204 Investment Decision Making Fall 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MEHMET HİLMİ YÜCEL
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. YAMAN ÖMER ERZURUMLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Value of investment decisions are second to none for profitability of companies. This course introduces managerial candidates the basic concepts and tools for financial decision making via real life examples.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Make financial analysis of investments
Understand risk return concepts
Understand importance of making portfolios for asset management

Course Content

1. Introduction to financial theory
2. Time value of money, interest rates
3. Nominal and effective interest rates and interest calculations
4. Cash flow analysis
5. Net present value
6. Net present value
7. Annuities
8. Annuities
9. Project evaluation and selection
10. Midterm exam
11. Risk
12. Risk
13. Portfolio management
14. Portfolio management

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1. Introduction to financial theory
2) 2. Time value of money, interest rates
3) 3. Nominal and effective interest rates and interest calculations
4) 4. Cash flow analysis
5) 5. Net present value
6) 6. Net present value
7) 7. Annuity
8) 8. Annuity
9) 9. Project evaluation and selection
10) 10. Midterm
11) 11. Risk
12) 12. Risk
13) 13. Portfolio management
14) 14. Portfolio management

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Engineering Economy, Leland T. Blank, Anthony J. Tarquin, 6th ed. McGraw-Hill 2005
Fundamentals of Financial Management, James Van Horne and John Wachowicz, 13th ed., Pearson Education Limited 2009
References: -

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 40
Study Hours Out of Class 15 245
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 289

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment