ISLS411 International Finance

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PR.
Code ISLS411
Name International Finance
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HATİCE DOĞUKANLI
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. HATİCE DOĞUKANLI (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

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

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand international monetary system and economic framework
LO02 Analyze and forecast the exchange rates
LO03 Uluslar arası yatırımları sınıflandırır
LO04 Uluslar arası ekonomik gelişmeleri takip eder ve yorumlar


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relations to each other 4
PLO01 - List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relations to each other 4
PLO02 - List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion and identify their advantages and disadvantages. 4
PLO02 - List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion and identify their advantages and disadvantages. 4
PLO03 - List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management ; indicate the strong and weak sides of each method. 4
PLO03 - List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management ; indicate the strong and weak sides of each method. 4
PLO04 - Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. 2
PLO04 - Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. 2
PLO05 - Explain how to interpret the results gathered through the application and/or implementation of conceptual models and/or numerical and statistical methods of business management. 2
PLO05 - Explain how to interpret the results gathered through the application and/or implementation of conceptual models and/or numerical and statistical methods of business management. 2
PLO06 - Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems 5
PLO06 - Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems 5
PLO07 - Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods 5
PLO07 - Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods 5
PLO08 - Use the basic numerical and statistical softwares 1
PLO08 - Use the basic numerical and statistical softwares 1
PLO09 - Use the basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares 1
PLO09 - Use the basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares 1
PLO10 - Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively 5
PLO10 - Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively 5
PLO11 - 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. 0
PLO11 - 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. 0
PLO12 - Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning 5
PLO12 - Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning 5
PLO13 - Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field. 5
PLO13 - Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field. 5
PLO14 - Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business context 3
PLO14 - Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business context 3
PLO15 - Perceive and interpret the feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral format 5
PLO15 - Perceive and interpret the feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral format 5
PLO16 - Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required 5
PLO16 - Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required 5
PLO17 - Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO17 - Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO18 - Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives 5
PLO19 - Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affects the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses 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
2 Balance of Payments Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
3 Foreign Exchange, Spot and Forward Market Transactions Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
4 Speculation and Arbitrage on Changes in the Levels of Currencies Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
5 Exchange Rate Relationships; Purchasing Power Parity, Interest Rate Parity Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
6 Factors Effecting the Exchange Rate and Forcasting Techniques Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
7 Risk Minimazing Hedging; Derivatives Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
8 Mid-term exam Preparation for the exam
9 Currency, Interest Rate and Commodity Swaps Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
10 Currency Options Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
11 Using Currency Forward Hedging Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
12 Exposure Measurement and Management; Measuring the Exposure of a Business Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
13 Accounting Measures of Exposure Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
14 International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
15 International investments: direct investment, portfolio investment Reading the relevant chapter of International Finance book
16 Final exam Preparation for the exam
17 Final exam 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 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

Update Time: 05.05.2025 09:25