BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
IF4212 Portfolio Management Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor MARKUS CHRISTIAN SLEVOGT
Course Objectives: The objective is to make the participants be able to manage their own personal finance, assess the risk/return analyses of various investment tools in money and capital markets, be able to make risk/return analyses of different products and make investment decisions on their own funds. To help them understand the dynamics of the investment products, trading and quotation strategies, local and global market effects and the investor’s behavior.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Understand the key factors of investment concept and main asset classes.
II. Define the major participants in money/capital markets and their reaction with each other.
III. Understand the risks associated with different assets classes and market rules.
IV. Traditional Asset Classes like debt securities, mutual funds, stocks etc and their issuance.
V. Understand the Fundamentals of Derivative Securities and their types
VI. Understand the product features of newly developed investment products like MLD, DCD, Structured Notes, Warrants etc.
VII. Be able to trade in all kinds of investment tools by simulations.
VIII. Understand general concept of alternative investments like hedge funds or derivative credit swaps
IX. Be able to analyze and assess the investors behavioral and market effects.

Course Content

1st w: Money and Investment – An Introduction
2nd w: Money Markets /Capital Markets
3rd w: Traditional Asset Classes – Risk/Return Characteristics
4th w: Fixed Income Securities : Bonds/Notes
5th w: Fixed Income Securities : Eurobonds/Global Bonds
6th w: Derivative Securities and Types
7th w: Options & Leverage
8th w: Main structure of Dual Currency Accounts/ Premium Accounts
9th w: Market Linked Deposits
10th w: Structured Notes
11th w: Structured Funds
12th w: Warrants
13th w: Alternative Investments: Hedge Funds and Securitization Tools
14th w: Review

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Money and Investment – An Introduction Investment examples
2) Money Markets /Capital Markets
3) Traditional Asset Classes – Risk/Return Characteristics
4) Fixed Income Securities Simulation tool, auction search
5) Fixed Income Securities Simulation Tools
6) Introduction to Derivatives and Types
7) Options and Leverage
8) Dual Currency Accounts, Premium Accounts (DCD) Different market examples and the pricing
9) Market Linked Deposits Different examples from the market
10) Structured Notes Case Study Documents
11) Capital Protected Structured Funds Dfferent examples from the markets
12) Warrants Simulation Tools
13) Alternative Investments: Hedge Funds and Securitization Tools Vaka Çalışması
14) Review of the semester

Sources

Course Notes: Derste dağıtılan sunumlar, ders notları / Presentations, lecture notes
References: Investments (Bodie/Kane/Marcus)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 45
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 160

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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment