| EUROPEAN UNION 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 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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. |
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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) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |