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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
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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

foreign exchange rate determination, international finance terminology, foreign exchange risk management, foundation of international finance.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2) Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3) Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4) Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9) Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12) Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13) Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15) Have the professional and ethical responsibility.
16) Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17) Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.