ISL5511 Financial ManagementBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (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
ISL5511 Financial Management Spring 3 0 3 7
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 : Prof. Dr. FAZIL AHMET ÖNCÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. MELİK ERTUĞRUL
Dr. HAKAN BİLİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide a firm background about the essentials of corporate finance and financial management.This course describes the theory and also is oriented to more practical applications of the theory.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I.Gain the ability to explain Stock Valuation and marketing effeciency, to be able to discuss cash flow,ng management, liquidation, book value and long term financial management.
II. Will be able to use CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model)
III. Will be able to explain the relations among financial desicions, risk and firm values.
IV. Will be able to improve the investment projects by account tha cash flows in capital budgeting.

Course Content

The emphasis will be on topics such as basics of corporate finance, capital budgeting, estimating future cash flows, capital structure and dividend policy, long-term financing.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to financial management
2) Financial Analysis and Control
3) Valuation
4) Capital Budgeting
5) Capital Structure and Dividend Policy
6) A Brief Review of CAPM and APT Approaches
7) Midterm Exam
8) Applications of CAPM and APT
9) Portfolio Theory
10) Financial Planning and Budgeting
11) Working Capital Management
12) Long-Term Financing
13) Special Topics in Finance
14) Special Topics in Finance

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Fundamentals of Financial Management, J. Van Horne/J.M. Wachowicz Jr.
Sheridan Titman, Arthur J. Keown, John D. Martin; Financial Management Principles and Applications, Eleventh Edition, Prentice Hall, London, 2011.
Financial Management, E. F. Brigham- L.C. Gapenski Essentials of corporate finance, Ross/Westerfield/Jordan
References: Fundamentals of Financial Management, J. Van Horne/J.M. Wachowicz Jr.
Sheridan Titman, Arthur J. Keown, John D. Martin; Financial Management Principles and Applications, Eleventh Edition, Prentice Hall, London, 2011.
Financial Management, E. F. Brigham- L.C. Gapenski Essentials of corporate finance, Ross/Westerfield/Jordan

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
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 42
Application 13 50
Study Hours Out of Class 14 81
Midterms 1 2
Total Workload 175

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) Acquire the quantitative skills to become an actuary.
2) Will know about risks and ways to manage risk.
3) Will know about financial planning and its role in actuarial management.
4) Will be able to design new products and carry profitability tests and scenario analyses.
5) Besides gaining competence in theoretical subjects, the graduate will also be aware of practical issues and applications through lecturers and instructors who have market experience.
6) Will be able to follow all innovations and carry on research on the particular area.
7) Will share information with colleagues and will use it for project development..
8) Will be able to apply and make the necessary adaptation to all new rules and regulations.