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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
50412METUZ-DIT0094 International Finance 2 Spring 2 0 2 4
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Name of Coordinator: Profesör Dr. KAAN EVREN BOLGÜN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Profesör Dr. KAAN EVREN BOLGÜN
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The objetive of this lecture is to understand how the international financial markets work and the macroeconomic balances behind the pricing in the markets, to understand the impact of exchange rate, interest and commodity price fluctuations on the cash flows and market values ​​of the corporates, and to understand how these financial risks can be managed and to recognize the financial tools used to manage them.
Course Content: The main discussion topics in this course is;
International monetary system, balance of payments, foreign exchange market, international balance conditions, foreign exchange derivative products, interest derivative products, determination of exchange rate, exchange rate risk and management

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) In this lecture he/she gets theoretical information about the international financial system. Explain the basic mechanisms of capital flows. Distinguish between short-term and long-term capital flows.
  2) He/She takes all the necessary theoretical knowledge about international exchange rate policies in the international finance history.
  3) In this lesson the participants get up-to-date information on the functioning of the international balance of payments mechanism, the concept of basic balance, current account balance, short/long term capital movements and balance sheet concepts such as net errors and omissions movements.
  4) He/She learns fx market concepts such as the functioning of international foreign exchange markets, basic trading principles, quotation forms & pricing features.
  5) The main financial derivative products traded in international markets are explained. The features and pricing principles of FX and Interest Rate Swap agreements are described in detail.
  6) Financial option trading which have been heavily demanded by the institutional and individual investors in derivative markets in recent years, are explained. Option types, strategies and their pricing principles are also explained.
  7) General characteristics of capital markets are explained. In particular, the functioning of the local market is explained to the students through the annual report of the Turkish Capital Market for the year 2022, accompanied by up-to-date informations.
  8) Basic information is given on alternative financing products faced by the companies for financing their international trades.
  9) The subject of valuation of international investments is examined in all its aspects.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Financial derivatives markets are examined. In particular, the features of forward and futures contracts, trading rules in the markets and derivative strategies are explained.
  2) The characteristics of the basic financial instruments traded in the Turkish Capital Markets are narrated through applied financial examples. Those who participated this lecture will increase his/her financial literacy levels through the products traded in the current capital market examples.
  3) The principles of country risk analysis are lectured through examples in international markets.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Risk Management Principles, which have gained importance in the last 20 years in the international finance literature, are explained. The subject is explained in terms of the financial sector and the real sector point of view.
  2) Applications in the field of financial technology, which have been increasing in importance all over the world in recent years, are examined. Concepts such as innovative financial solutions, digital currencies, crypto money and blockchain created by Fintech companies are explained to the participants.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) International Financial System
2) Exchange Rate Policies
3) Balance of Payments
4) International Foreign Exchange Market
5) Derivatives Markets (Forward and Futures Contracts)
6) Derivative Markets (Swap Transactions)
7) Derivatives Markets (Options Trading)
8) MID TERM EXAM
9) Capital Markets
10) Capital Market Tools
11) Financing of International Trade
12) Valuation of International Investments
13) Country Risk Analysis
14) Financial Technologies (Fintechs)
15) SEMESTER FINAL EXAM
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Üner Ertem; Uluslararası Finansman, Ekin Yayınevi, 2015
Dora Hancock; Uluslararası Finans, Scala Yayıncılık, 2021
References: Şant Manukyan; Global Piyasalar-Dünü Bugünü Yarını, Kronik Kitap, 2022
Prof.Dr.Şenol Babuşçu, Prof.Dr. Adalet Hazar, Doç.Dr. Erdem Kırkbeşoğlu; Dijital Dönüşüm ve Finans, Akademi Consulting & Trading, 2021
Prof.Dr.Feridun Kaya, Uluslararası Finansman; Beta Yayıncılık, 3.Baskı, 2020
Nurgül Chambers; Türev Piyasalar, Beta Yayınları, 4.Basım, 2007

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10
CLO11
CLO12
CLO13
CLO14

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Explain the basic, theoretical and practical information about foreign trade operations. 4
2) Analyze the necessary information to follow international economic, political, cultural, social, legal and financial conjuncture. 4
3) Uses the administrative information required by international trade, logistics and customs procedures
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.
5) Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7 CLO8 CLO9 CLO10 CLO11 CLO12 CLO13 CLO14
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 20.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 60.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 28
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 1 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Semester Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 33
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4