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| Code | BAC417 |
| Name | International Finance |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMEL YÜCEL |
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 from 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
No prerequisite
Resources
International Finance, Prof. Dr. Halil SEYİDOĞLU, Güzem Can Publications, İstanbul, 2003
Notes
International Finance, Prof. Dr. Hatice DOĞUKANLI, Karahan Bookstore
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define international monetery system |
| LO02 | Be able to analyze and forecast exchange rates |
| LO03 | Indicate the factors affecting exchange rates |
| LO04 | Identify derivative financial instruments |
| LO05 | Use derivative financial instruments |
| LO06 | Classify international investments |
| LO07 | Pursue international economic developments |
| LO08 | Interpret international economic developments |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain all the basic functions of the business conceptually. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic economic concepts and the relationship between basic economic concepts and business management concepts. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the basic information about the law discipline related to the field of business administration. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transfer information about the field of business in the language of learning by using effective verbal, written and visual communication methods. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Research in the field of business and reports the results of the research for use in managerial decision-making processes. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Effectively work as a team and takes the necessary responsibility within the team. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | As well as professional development, improve him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities, identifying needs of learning. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Use basic numerical and statistical analysis programs of business management. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Monitor the external environment factors such as sector structure, competition, technology, economy, politics and culture that affect the activities of businesses and interpret their effects on businesses. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use/report/interpret Business Information Systems and sub-modules required by business management. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business life. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Become aware of professional ethics, environmental awareness, sustainability, social responsibility, cultural, social and universal values. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning | 5 |
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, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Term exam | Studying | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 3 | Foreign Exchange, Spot and Forward Market Transactions | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Speculation and Arbitrage on Changes in the Levels of Currencies 1 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Speculation and Arbitrage on Changes in the Levels of Currencies 2 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | actors Effecting the Exchange Rate and Forcasting Techniques | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Risk Minimazing Hedging; Derivatives | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Currency, Interest Rate and Commodity Swaps | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment 1 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment 2 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Exposure Measurement and Management; Measuring the Exposure of a Business | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Balance of Payments | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment 3 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment 4 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Speculation and Arbitrage on Changes in the Levels of Currencies 3 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Speculation and Arbitrage on Changes in the Levels of Currencies 4 | Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||