Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INTRODUCTION to FINANCE | BUS1224590 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Serhat YÜKSEL |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Levent AKSOY |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The aim of the course is to provide students with the Fundamentals of finance covering the current theoretical and practical information about the financial system, financial markets, financial institutions and instruments, financial mathematics and analysis in the light of global financial developments.. |
Course Content | This course contains; Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business,The role of Finance Managers in Financial System,Financial Planning and Control,Financial Analysis,Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components,Time Value of Money: Future Value,Time Value of Money: Present Value,Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs,Valuation: Securities and Stocks,Risk and Return,Investment Projects,Capital Structure Theory,Working Capital Management,Special Topics in Finance. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Will be able to define the fundamental concepts of finance | 14, 18, 9 | A |
1.1. Define Finance, The Role of Finance Manager and the function of Financial System | 14, 6, 9 | |
1.2. Explain the role of Finance Manager in Business Achievement | 14, 6, 9 | |
1.2. Explain the inter-functional role of financial managers in corporations. | 14, 6, 9 | |
2. Will be able to define the components of financial system. | 13, 14, 16, 18, 9 | A |
2.1. Define what financial system is | 14, 6, 9 | |
2.2. Explain the components of financial system. | 10, 14, 9 | |
3. Will be able to assess the financial planning, analysis, and control processes. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | A |
3.1. Defines the Financial Statements | 13, 9 | |
3.2. Transforms the data of Financial Statements into information by assessing ratios | 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 4, 6, 9 | |
4. Will be able to calculate the time value of money. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
4.1 Explain the cost of Money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
4.3 Calculates the future value of money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
5. Will be able to valuate the securities | 12, 6, 9 | A |
5.1 Defines the Securities | 18, 9 | |
5.2. Explain the effects of interest rates on financial decisions | 10, 14, 19, 9 | |
6. Will be able to analyze the risk and expected rate of return. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
6.1. Define the concept of Risk and Return. | 6, 9 | |
6.2. Explain the relationship between Risk, Return and Liquidity | 10, 12, 14, 19, 6, 9 |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business | |
2 | The role of Finance Managers in Financial System | |
3 | Financial Planning and Control | |
4 | Financial Analysis | |
5 | Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components | |
6 | Time Value of Money: Future Value | |
7 | Time Value of Money: Present Value | |
8 | Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs | |
9 | Valuation: Securities and Stocks | |
10 | Risk and Return | |
11 | Investment Projects | |
12 | Capital Structure Theory | |
13 | Working Capital Management | |
14 | Special Topics in Finance |
Resources |
Gitman and Zutter (2023) Principles of Managerial Finance, 14th Edition. Pearson. Additional Readings 1. Rhee, R. J. (2023). Corporate Finance. Aspen Publishing. 2. Kaur, P. (2023). Financial markets and institutions. Sultan Chand & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Defines the theoretical issues in the field of business administration | X | |||||
2 | Describes the necessary qualitative and quantitative methods in the field of business and management. | X | |||||
3 | Uses at least one computer program in the field of business and management | X | |||||
4 | Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required for business and management. | X | |||||
5 | Prepares managerial investment projects and work in a team. | X | |||||
6 | Constantly renews himself / herself by following developments in business and management with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got. | X | |||||
7 | Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of business administration | X | |||||
8 | Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication. | X | |||||
9 | Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values. | X | |||||
10 | Within the framework of service responsiveness, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary. | X | |||||
11 | Uses and analyses basic facts and data in different disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies. | X | |||||
12 | Uses and Analyses the fundamental and advanced techniques in the field to enhance business performance, productivity, sustainability,innovation and research, efficiency and effectiveness. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 8 | 16 | |||
Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Quiz | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 33 | 33 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INTRODUCTION to FINANCE | BUS1224590 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Serhat YÜKSEL |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Levent AKSOY |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The aim of the course is to provide students with the Fundamentals of finance covering the current theoretical and practical information about the financial system, financial markets, financial institutions and instruments, financial mathematics and analysis in the light of global financial developments.. |
Course Content | This course contains; Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business,The role of Finance Managers in Financial System,Financial Planning and Control,Financial Analysis,Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components,Time Value of Money: Future Value,Time Value of Money: Present Value,Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs,Valuation: Securities and Stocks,Risk and Return,Investment Projects,Capital Structure Theory,Working Capital Management,Special Topics in Finance. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Will be able to define the fundamental concepts of finance | 14, 18, 9 | A |
1.1. Define Finance, The Role of Finance Manager and the function of Financial System | 14, 6, 9 | |
1.2. Explain the role of Finance Manager in Business Achievement | 14, 6, 9 | |
1.2. Explain the inter-functional role of financial managers in corporations. | 14, 6, 9 | |
2. Will be able to define the components of financial system. | 13, 14, 16, 18, 9 | A |
2.1. Define what financial system is | 14, 6, 9 | |
2.2. Explain the components of financial system. | 10, 14, 9 | |
3. Will be able to assess the financial planning, analysis, and control processes. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | A |
3.1. Defines the Financial Statements | 13, 9 | |
3.2. Transforms the data of Financial Statements into information by assessing ratios | 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 4, 6, 9 | |
4. Will be able to calculate the time value of money. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
4.1 Explain the cost of Money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
4.3 Calculates the future value of money | 12, 14, 6, 9 | |
5. Will be able to valuate the securities | 12, 6, 9 | A |
5.1 Defines the Securities | 18, 9 | |
5.2. Explain the effects of interest rates on financial decisions | 10, 14, 19, 9 | |
6. Will be able to analyze the risk and expected rate of return. | 12, 6, 9 | A |
6.1. Define the concept of Risk and Return. | 6, 9 | |
6.2. Explain the relationship between Risk, Return and Liquidity | 10, 12, 14, 19, 6, 9 |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Financial System, Markets ve Finance Function in Business | |
2 | The role of Finance Managers in Financial System | |
3 | Financial Planning and Control | |
4 | Financial Analysis | |
5 | Cost of Money: Interest Rates and components | |
6 | Time Value of Money: Future Value | |
7 | Time Value of Money: Present Value | |
8 | Cash Flows Valuation using Annuity: Present and Future Values of CFs | |
9 | Valuation: Securities and Stocks | |
10 | Risk and Return | |
11 | Investment Projects | |
12 | Capital Structure Theory | |
13 | Working Capital Management | |
14 | Special Topics in Finance |
Resources |
Gitman and Zutter (2023) Principles of Managerial Finance, 14th Edition. Pearson. Additional Readings 1. Rhee, R. J. (2023). Corporate Finance. Aspen Publishing. 2. Kaur, P. (2023). Financial markets and institutions. Sultan Chand & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Defines the theoretical issues in the field of business administration | X | |||||
2 | Describes the necessary qualitative and quantitative methods in the field of business and management. | X | |||||
3 | Uses at least one computer program in the field of business and management | X | |||||
4 | Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required for business and management. | X | |||||
5 | Prepares managerial investment projects and work in a team. | X | |||||
6 | Constantly renews himself / herself by following developments in business and management with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got. | X | |||||
7 | Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of business administration | X | |||||
8 | Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication. | X | |||||
9 | Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values. | X | |||||
10 | Within the framework of service responsiveness, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary. | X | |||||
11 | Uses and analyses basic facts and data in different disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies. | X | |||||
12 | Uses and Analyses the fundamental and advanced techniques in the field to enhance business performance, productivity, sustainability,innovation and research, efficiency and effectiveness. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |