BUSS411 International Finance

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BUSS411
Name International Finance
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. EMRAH ARIOĞLU


Course Goal

The objective of this course is to provide information about how the international markets, interest rates, exchange rates and commodity price developments would affect the decisions of firms and thus how to avoid the adverse developments and how to benefit from the positive developments in financial markets.

Course Content

In this course, the basic theories of the international financial system, exchange rates, and risk management tools will be discussed.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Jeff Madura, International Financial Management

Notes

Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Ekins, Financial Markets and Institutions


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand international monetary system and economic framework
LO02 Analyze and forecast the exchange rates
LO03 Use various forms of financial instruments available for risk management.
LO04 Classify the international investments
LO05 Comment on international economic developments


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy sciece and the well-running conditions of the market economy 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Produce nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Apply the methods of economic analysis.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyze at conceptual level and aquire abiliy in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Take responsibility individually and/or in a team, take leadership and work effectively
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and present effectively
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understand and interpret related peoples´ feelings, thoughts and behaviours correctly; express him-/herself accurately in written and oral language
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Question traditional approaches, practices and methods.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Fundamental Issues in International Finance and International Monetary Arrangements Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
2 Balance of Payments Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 Foreign Exchange Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Speculation and Arbitrage on Changes in the Levels of Currencies Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Exchange Rate Relationships; Purchasing Power Parity, Interest Rate Parity Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Factors Effecting the Exchange Rate and Forcasting Techniques Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Risk Minimazing Hedging; Derivatives Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-term exam Preparation for the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
9 Currency, Interest Rate and Commodity Swaps Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Currency Options Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Using Currency Forward Hedging Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Exposure Measurement and Management; Measuring the Exposure of a Business Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Accounting Measures of Exposure Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 direct investment Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 portfolio investment Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Final exam Preparation for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS