ARCHITECTURE
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 : Assist. Prof. BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. UMUT UĞURLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course provides appropriate tools and methods to the students in order to study and analyze international financial issues and problems. This course will focus on four main areas of international finance: (1) key economic theories, (2) various financial instruments for risk management, (3) exchange risk management, and (4) international financing and investment issues. The purpose of this course is extending the principles of finance from a single-country setting to a multinational setting and analyzing the dynamics of international finance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The student 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.
Teaching methods of the course are “Lecture, Individual Study, Reading, Problem Solving, Discussion”

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Overview
2) International Monetary System
3) The Balance of Payments
4) The Foreign Exchange Market
5) The Foreign Exchange Market
6) International Parity Conditions
7) International Parity Conditions
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Foreign Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting
10) International Investment and Financing Decisions
10) Foreign Currency Derivatives
11) Interest Rate Risk and Swaps
12) Transaction Exposure
13) Operating Exposure
14) Course Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Multinational Business Finance (Eiteman, D. K., Stonehill, A. I., Moffett M. H., 15th ed, Pearson, 2021, ISBN: 9781292270081)
References: Multinational Business Finance (Eiteman, D. K., Stonehill, A. I., Moffett M. H., 15th ed, Pearson, 2021, ISBN: 9781292270081)

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 9.5 133
Midterms 1 1.5 1.5
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. 3
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. 3
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. 3
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. 3
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.