INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
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
ECO4224 Industrial Organizations Fall
Spring
3 0 3 6
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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Course Objectives: The course is about firms in markets. It focuses on firm behavior in imperfectly competitive markets. It analyzes the acquisition and use of market power by firms, strategic interactions among firms, and the role of government competition policy. During the course we will approach this subject from both theoretical and applied perspectives.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define market structure
2. Define market power
3. Analyze technology and costs
4. Analyze price discrimination under monopoly
5. Analyze product variety and quality under monopoly
6. Analyze quantity and price competition

Course Content

Market Structure & Market Power, Price Discrimination & Monopoly, Product Variety & Quality under Monopoly Static & Dynamic Games, Anti-competitive behaviors, Mergers

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction & Basic microeconomics
2) Market Structure & Market Power
3) Price Discrimination & Monopoly
4) Product Variety & Quality under Monopoly
5) Commodity Bundling & Tie-in Sales
6) Static Games: Quantity v. Price Competition
7) Review
8) Dynamic Games: First & Second Movers
9) Entry Deterrence & Predation
10) Price Fixing & Repeated Games
11) Horizontal Mergers
12) Vertical & Conglomerate Mergers
13) Vertical Restraints
14) Advertising, Market Power & Information

Sources

Course Notes: Industrial Organization: Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications by PEPALL, RICHARDS and NORMAN (Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 4th edition)
References: The Economist Businessweek HBR

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 8 % 25
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 45
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 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 4 56
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 8 1 8
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 20 20
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 146

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 correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance
3) To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness
5) To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life
6) To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets
7) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations
8) To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life
9) To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications
10) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes
11) To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life
12) To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize