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CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
IB2221 Corporate Finance Fall 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 : Prof. Dr. NİYAZİ BERK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKKI ÖZTÜRK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This is the first course of two consecutive corporate finance courses in the second year which aims to provide the student with the basic tools for making financial decisions. This course will introduce the student to basic financial theory and concepts of corporate finance. This course will also ensure an understanding of relationship between financial theory and its practices. It will cover some of the theory and practice of decision-making within the corporation More of the emphasis will be on financial valuation, capital budgeting and cash flow analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I.To be able to understand what corporate finance is and how financial managers decide.

II.To be able to analyze the financial statements of a firm.
III.To be able to identify market cap, financial leverage and operating leverage.
IV.To be able to figure out the essentials of short term financial policy.
V.To be able to understand the logic behind the pricing of securities.
VI.To be able to understand weighted average cost of capital
VII.To be able to evaluate investment projects with capital budgeting methods.

Course Content

1st Week: Introduction to Corporate Finance, What is Corporate Finance, The Goal of Financial Management, Financial Management Decisions, Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure, Working Capital Management.

2nd Week: Overview of Financial Statements: The Balance Sheet: Assets, Liabilities and Owners’ Equity, Net Working Capital, Debt versus Equity, Income Statement.

3rd Week: Some Primary Concepts: Market Value, Book Value, Nominal Value, Asset Value, Net Asset Value. Financial Leverage, Operating Leverage.

4th Week: Short Term Financial Management and Working Capital Management: Short Term Financial Planning, Some Aspects of Short-Term Financial Policy.

5th Week: Short Term Borrowing, Cash Management, Credit and Receivables, Inventory Mangement: The Economic Order Quantity Model

6th Week: Time Value of Money, Present Value, Future Value, Annuity, Perpetuity. Concepts of Risk, Return and Discount Factor

7th Week: Introduction to Valuation: Bonds and Bills. Differences Between Bonds and Bills. Pricing of Bonds and Bills

8th Week: The Relationship Between Bond Prices and Interest Rates Duration, Modified Duration and Bond Price Volatility, Trading Strategies.

9th Week: Valuation of Common Stocks: Basic Characteristics of Stocks, Capitalization Rate, The Basic Issues About Common Stock Valuation, Dividend Based Stock Valuation Models (DDM)

10th Week: Cost Of Capital: Cost of Debt, Cost of Equity, Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

11th Week: Capital Budgeting: Project Appraisal Essentials, Free Cash Flow Concept, Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT), Corporate Tax, Non-Cash Net Working Capital, Depreciation, Amortization, Capital Expenditures (Capex)

12th Week: The Process of Evaluating Capital Budgeting Projects: Payback Rule, Accounting Rate of Return (ARR), Discounted Payback, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index, Conflicts Between NPV and IRR and How to Resolve These Conflicts.

13th Week: The Process of Evaluating Capital Budgeting Projects: Payback Rule, Accounting Rate of Return (ARR),Discounted Payback, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index, Conflicts Between NPV and IRR and How to Resolve These Conflicts.

14th Week: Cash-Flow Analysis: Preparing a Cash-Flow Chart, Project Feasibility Analysis with DCF, Sensitivity Analysis, Break-Even Analysis.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1st Week: Introduction to Corporate Finance, What is Corporate Finance, The Goal of Financial Management, Financial Management Decisions, Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure, Working Capital Management.
2) 2nd Week: Overview of Financial Statements: The Balance Sheet: Assets, Liabilities and Owners’ Equity, Net Working Capital, Debt versus Equity, Income Statement.
3) 3rd Week: Some Primary Concepts: Market Value, Book Value, Nominal Value, Asset Value, Net Asset Value. Financial Leverage, Operating Leverage.
4) 4th Week: Short Term Financial Management and Working Capital Management: Short Term Financial Planning, Some Aspects of Short-Term Financial Policy.
5) 5th Week: Short Term Borrowing, Cash Management, Credit and Receivables, Inventory Mangement: The Economic Order Quantity Model
6) 6th Week: Time Value of Money, Present Value, Future Value, Annuity, Perpetuity. Concepts of Risk, Return and Discount Factor
7) 7th Week: Introduction to Valuation: Bonds and Bills. Differences Between Bonds and Bills. Pricing of Bonds and Bills
8) 8th Week: The Relationship Between Bond Prices and Interest Rates Duration, Modified Duration and Bond Price Volatility, Trading Strategies.
9) 9th Week: Valuation of Common Stocks: Basic Characteristics of Stocks, Capitalization Rate, The Basic Issues About Common Stock Valuation, Dividend Based Stock Valuation Models (DDM)
10) 10th Week: Cost Of Capital: Cost of Debt, Cost of Equity, Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
11) 11th Week: Capital Budgeting: Project Appraisal Essentials, Free Cash Flow Concept, Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT), Corporate Tax, Non-Cash Net Working Capital, Depreciation, Amortization, Capital Expenditures (Capex)
12) 12th Week: The Process of Evaluating Capital Budgeting Projects: Payback Rule, Accounting Rate of Return (ARR), Discounted Payback, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index, Conflicts Between NPV and IRR and How to Resolve These Conflicts.
13) 13th Week: The Process of Evaluating Capital Budgeting Projects: Payback Rule, Accounting Rate of Return (ARR),Discounted Payback, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index, Conflicts Between NPV and IRR and How to Resolve These Conflicts.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Essentials of Corporate Finance by Ross, Westerfield and Jordan, 6th Edition.
References: Principles of Corporate Finance by Brealey and Myres, 7th Edition.
Berk,N. Finansal Yönetim, 10. baskı, İstanbul.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 90
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 90

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 41
Study Hours Out of Class 15 28
Final 1 28
Total Workload 97

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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.