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Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ISY5102

Course Name:

Financial Management

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. ALİ ALTUĞ BİÇER

Course Lecturer(s):

Kadri Özgüneş

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

1. To give the students a base level of finance knowledge.
2. To teach the students to develop rigorous theoretical arguments about finance related topics.
3. To teach the students to analyse common financial problems in practice.
4. To provide adequate preparation for future finance classes.

Course Content:

This course begins with an overview of financial management and an overview of financial markets and continues with financial statement analysis. The subject of time value of money and bond valuation is about determining the cost of debt. Concepts of risk, return, and several asset pricing models help comprehend asset pricing methods in the market. Furthermore, behavioral finance topic is discussed. Several asset pricing models are about determining the cost of equity. By considering the cost of debt and the cost of equity together, the cost of capital and then, capital budgeting as well as working capital management and cash flow forecasts are discussed. Additionally, dividend theories and share repurchases, capital structure decisions, and overview of mergers & acquisitions topics are covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have a base level of finance knowledge.
2) Develop rigorous theoretical arguments about finance related topics.
3) Analyse common financial problems in practice.
4) Be ready to take future finance classes.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	An Overview of Financial Management and Financial Markets
2)	Financial Statement Analysis - 1
3)	Financial Statement Analysis - 2
4)	Time Value of Money
5)	Bond Valuation
6)	Risk, Return, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model; Portfolio Theory, Asset Pricing Models, and Behavioral Finance
7)	Stocks and Stock Valuation
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Cost of Capital
10)	Working Capital Management
11)	Cash Flow Forecasts
12)	Capital Budgeting
13)	Dividend Theories and Share Repurchases; Capital Structure Decisions
14)	An Overview of Mergers & Acquisitions
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders Notları / Lecture Notes
References:	- Brealay, R.A. Myers S.C., Marcus A.J. İşletme Finansının Temelleri - Kaya, F., Finansal Yönetim, 1. Baskı, Beta Yayıncılık, 2015

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.
2) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field
3) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
4) Being able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise
5) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies
6) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.	2
2)	To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field	2
3)	To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	2
4)	Being able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise	2
5)	To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies	2
6)	Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Quizzes	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	0	3		42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	0	3		42
Quizzes	2	8			16
Midterms	1	20			20
Final	1	30			30
Total Workload					150