BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| IF3224 | Financial Markets and Institutions | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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: | |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. Prof. BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing critical thinking skills as applied to financial markets and institutions. Topics include the determination of asset prices; the risk and term structure of interest rates; the efficient markets hypothesis; money markets, capital markets and risk management. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. price financial instruments. 2. understand the role of risk management tools. 3. have theoretical knowledge in efficiency of the markets. 4. understand the operation of the money markets. 5. understand the operation of the capital markets. |
Course Content
| functions of financial markets and institutions, structure of financial system, yield curve, the efficient market hypothesis, stock and bond markets, foreign exchange markets Teaching methods of the course are “Lecture, Individual Study, Reading, Problem Solving, Discussion” |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Why Study Financial Markets and Institutions? | |
| 3) | Overview of the Financial System | |
| 4) | What do Interest Rates Mean and What is Their Role in Valuation? | |
| 5) | The Money Market | |
| 6) | The Bond Market | |
| 7) | The Stock Market | |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Are Financial Markets Efficient? | |
| 10) | The Mortgage Markets (2008 crisis) | |
| 11) | The Foreign Exchange Market | |
| 12) | The Derivatives Markets | |
| 13) | Banks Financial Institutions | |
| 14) | Hedge Funds |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | J Mishkin, Frederic and Stanley G. Eakins, Financial Markets & Institutions, 6th edition, Pearson International Edition, 2009. |
| References: | J Mishkin, Frederic and Stanley G. Eakins, Financial Markets & Institutions, 6th edition, Pearson International Edition, 2009 |
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 | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Final | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Total Workload | 154 | ||
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) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | 4 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 4 |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 3 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 4 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 4 |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 4 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | 4 |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 5 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | 4 |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 4 |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | 4 |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment | 5 |