FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, NONTHESIS)
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
FIN5229 Portfolio Management Spring 3 0 3 9
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MARKUS CHRISTIAN SLEVOGT
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course focuses on the investment decision making from the perspective of
the portfolio manager. Topics covered include the process of creating, maintaining, and evaluating the performance of professional investment portfolios.


Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students succesfully finishing this course will be able to;
- understand the investment and portfolio theory and apply professional decisions.
- make a clear market research and analysis.
- create, maintain and evaluate the performance of professional investment portfolios.
-Portfolio and Investment Theory, Investment Strategy

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Institutional Framework: Turkey, International
2) Investments Instruments: Deposits, Bonds
3) Investment Instruments: Equity
4) Investment Instruments: ETFs/Funds
5) Investment Instruments: Derivatives
6) Investment Instruments: Alternative Investments
7) Money, Portfolio Theory & Allocation: Introduction
8) Money, Portfolio Theory & Allocation: Cryptocurrencies
9) Money, Portfolio Theory & Allocation: Monetary Theory & Policy
10) Money, Portfolio Theory & Allocation: Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
11) Money, Portfolio Theory & Allocation: Factor-based Approaches
12) Money, Portfolio Theory & Allocation: Strategic/Tactical Asset Allocation/Institutionally Managing Money & Wealth
13) Measuring Performance
14) Exam Preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Slide deck available on ItsLearning
References: a) Elton, Edwin J./Gruber, Martin J.: Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 9th Edition, New York, et. al., 2014.
b) Stanyer, Peter: Guide to Investment Strategy, Profile Books Ltd., London, 3rd Edition, 2014
c) Blood, John: Factor Investing: A Post-Modern Portfolio Theory, Investment Advisor, pp. 41-46.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Project 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 14 84
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Homework Assignments 2 23
Midterms 1 3
Final 2 6
Total Workload 200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution