BUSS410 Capital Markets and Portfolio Management

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PR. (ENGLISH)
Code BUSS410
Name Capital Markets and Portfolio Management
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 8. 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
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SERKAN YILMAZ KANDIR
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. EMRAH ARIOĞLU (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The general purpose of the course is to undertand the pricing of financial instruments in the capital markets and to study the optimal construction of portfolios, emphasizing the trade-off between risk and return in great detail.

Course Content

In this course the prices of financial instruments, portfolio management and the evaluation of portfolio performances will be discussed

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the structure and functioning of capital markets.
LO02 dentify and compare the features of various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives.
LO03 Analyze the concepts of risk and return and apply them in investment decisions.
LO04 Apply modern portfolio theory and asset diversification strategies.
LO05 Measure and evaluate the performance of investment portfolios.
LO06 Analyze financial assets using security valuation techniques.
LO07 Relate Efficient Market Hypothesis and behavioral finance concepts to investment decision-making.
LO08 Follow and analyze current developments and trends in capital markets.


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 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy 5
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 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Produce nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems 5
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation 5
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 Introduction to Capital Markets and Economic Developments Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.1
2 Measures of Risk and Return Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.1
3 Valuation of Fixed Income Securities-1 Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.10 pg.242-248
4 Valuation of Fixed Income Securities-2 Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.10 p.248-252
5 Valuation of Stocks-1 Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.10 p.252-258
6 Valuation of Stocks-2 Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.10 p.258-262
7 Introduction to Portfolio Management; Concept of Efficient Frontier, Utility and Short Sale Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.6 p.146-165
8 Midterm exam Sınava hazırlık
9 Introduction to Portfolio Management; Concept of Efficient Frontier, Utility and Short Sale Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.6 p.146-165
10 Capital Asset Pricing Theory Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.7 p.165-179
11 Arbitrage Pricing Theory and Multifactor Asset Pricing Models Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.7 p.179-185
12 Portfolio Management Strategies Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.15 p.388-416
13 Evaluation of Portfolio Performance Investments (Reilly,Norton) chp.23 p.577-596
14 International Portfolio Management Lecturer's Own Course Notes
15 Overview of the subjects Investment revise
16 Final Exams Preparation for the exam
17 Final Exams Preparation for the exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


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 1 20 20
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 144
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,76
ECTS 6 ECTS

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