| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| IF3224 | Financial Markets and Institutions | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ASLI YÜKSEL |
| Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing critical thinking skills as applied to financial markets and institutions. Topics include the determination of asset prices; the risk and term structure of interest rates; the efficient markets hypothesis; money markets, and capital markets. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Learns functions of financial markets and institutions II. Understands structure of financial system III. Uses yield curve to make an inference about short term interest rates in the future IV. Evaluates the implications of the efficient market hypothesis V. Understands the factors affecting interest rates in the market VI. Learns characteristics of financial instruments traded in the money market VII. Identifies characteristics of residential mortgages VIII. Learns how stock and bond markets operate IX. Gets information about the foreign exchange markets |
| functions of financial markets and institutions, structure of financial system, yield curve, the efficient market hypothesis, stock and bond markets, foreign exchange markets |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Why Study Financial Markets and Institutions? | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 2) | Overview of the Financial System | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 3) | What do Interest Rates Mean and What is Their Role in Valuation? | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 4) | Why Do Interest Rates Change? | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 5) | How do Risk and Term Structure Affect Interest Rates? | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 6) | Are Financial Markets Efficient? | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 7) | Review | To read the text book and lecture notes for the exam | |
| 8) | Money market | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 9) | Bond market | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 10) | Stock market | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 11) | Review | To read the text book and lecture notes for the exam | |
| 12) | Mortgage Market | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 13) | The Foreign Exchange Market | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| 14) | The Foreign Exchange Market | To read the related chapter in the text book | |
| Course Notes: | Textbook / Required Material Mishkin, Frederic and Stanley G. Eakins, Financial Markets & Institutions, 6th edition, Pearson International Edition, 2009 |
| References: | Mecut değil - None |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 2 | % 60 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| 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 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 30 | 60 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 152 | ||
| 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 | 4 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 4 |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 3 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 4 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | 4 |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 5 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | 4 |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 4 |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |