POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
IF3552 | International Finance | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ASLI YÜKSEL Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE DİLARA ALTIOK YILMAZ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course introduces students to International Finance and equips them with tools and methods to study and analyze international economic issues and problems.The overall purpose of the course is to extend the principles of finance from a single-country setting to a multinational setting. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Understand the environment and factors associated with foreign exchange rate determination. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of international finance terminology. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the various forms of financial instruments available for foreign exchange risk management. 4. Understand key economic theories that underlie the foundation of international finance. |
foreign exchange rate determination, international finance terminology, foreign exchange risk management, foundation of international finance. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Finance Function in Multinational Setting | |
2) | International Monetary System | |
3) | Balance of payments | |
4) | Interest Rates | |
5) | Foreign Exchange Market | |
6) | Derivative Securities | |
7) | International Arbitrage | |
8) | Review | |
9) | International Risk Management | |
10) | International Investment and Financing Decisions | |
11) | Financial Management for MNCs | |
12) | International Banking | |
13) | International Performance Measurement | |
14) | Course Review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Alan C. Shapiro, Multinational Financial Management (9th Edition), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2010) ISBN-13 978-0470-41501-6 |
References: | David K. Eiteman, Michael H. Moffett, Arthur I. Stonehill, Multinational Business Finance (12th Edition), Pearson Education (2009) ISBN- 9780136121565 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
Quizzes | 2 | % 5 |
Project | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 35 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 65 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 41 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 53 |
Project | 13 | 39 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 |
Final | 14 | 29 |
Total Workload | 164 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | |
2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | |
3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | |
4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | |
5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | |
6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | |
7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | |
8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | |
9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | |
10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | |
11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | |
12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |