SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60412METOS-ISL0527 Behavioral Finance 0 Fall
3 0 3 4
Course Type : Elective Course IV
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Profesör Dr. KAAN EVREN BOLGÜN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce the basic of behavioral finance. One of the basic assumptions in finance was that all investors acted rationally and markets worked perfectly. Anomalies frequently encountered in traditional finance theories have led to dıscuss about behavioral finance. This course examines the impact of investors' emotions, biases, and cognitive limitations on their investment decisions.
Course Content: It is expected the students who successfully complete the course have a knowledge about;
Theories in investment decisions,
Basic finance theories,
Basic concepts in behavioral finance,
How behavioral tendencies affect investment decisions,
Analysis of the impact of investor psychology on the portfolio
The importance of emotions, biases and cognitive limitations in investment decisions.

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) Comprehend the fundamentals of behavioral finance
  2) Will understand the capital asset pricing model
  3) Explain the optimism hypothesis
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) To introduce students to efficient market hypothesis topics; long-term financial returns; psychological evidence regarding financial decisions; concept of rationality; inaccurate securities pricing; historic financial bubbles; inefficient markets; financial market anomalies and theories; investor psychology; risk aversion; market crashes; to convey issues such as market overreaction
  2) Compare investor risk profiles
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) Understand investor psychology

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Definition and Fundamentals of Behavioral Finance Reading Materials and Books
2) Uncertainty, Risk and Financial Decisions Reading Materials and Books
3) Investment Management and Finance Theories Reading Materials and Books
4) Financial Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Measurement of Portfolio Performance Reading Materials and Books
5) Behavioral Finance Approach Dynamics, Behavioral Finance Models
6) Expectancy Theory Reading Materials and Books
7) Anomalies, Market Rumors and Speculations Reading Materials and Books
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9) Mental Accounting, Herd Behavior, Price Bubbles Reading Materials and Books
10) Decision Making Techniques Under Uncertainty Reading Materials and Books
11) Investor Psychology and Sentiment Reading Materials and Books
12) Case Study: Measuring Investor Risk Appetite Reading Materials and Books
13) Consumer Confidence Reading Materials and Books
14) Game Theory Reading Materials and Books
*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: Ders Notları ve Kitaplar
References: Prof.Dr.Murat Kıyılar, Doç.Murat Akkaya; Davranışsal Finans, Literatür Yayınları, 2016

Devrim Dumludağ, Özge Gökdemir, Levent Neyse, Ester Ruben; İktisatta Davranışsal Yaklaşımlar, İmge Kitapevi, 2015

James Montier; Davranışsal Yatırım Rehberi, Nova Kitap, 2023

Sezen Güngör, Engin Demirel; Davranışsal Finansta Yatırımcı Önyargıları, Alfa Yayınları, 2018

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) To be equipped to apply the knowledge acquired in the basic sub-fields of the business, including management-organization, accounting-finance, marketing and human resources.
2) To be able to have knowledge in complementary/supportive fields of business science such as mathematics, statistics, behavioral sciences, law, and information technologies.
3) To be able to effectively plan and use economic, technological and information resources and tools in businesses by using appropriate theories and methods.
4) Ability to develop solution proposals for regional and global issues/problems based on scientific research.
5) Ability to apply theoretical knowledge learned by being in business life for one semester.
6) Ability to transfer what one has learned to groups within and outside one's field in a systematic and impressive manner, using written, verbal and visual communication tools, by supporting it with quantitative and qualitative data.
7) Ability to critically evaluate existing norms and standards in studies for which he/she is responsible.
8) Ability to analyze problems, take on tasks and responsibilities as a team member in environments that require solution, provide leadership when necessary, and gain competence in managing conflicts and change.
9) To be able to have ethical values ​​and social responsibility awareness in business practices.
10) Ability to interpret changing trends in the world in the field and to put innovation and innovative working principles into practice.
11) To be able to gain communication competence in a Foreign Language (English) defined at least at B1 level in the European Language Portfolio (B2/B2+ level for programs where the language of instruction is English).

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
Reading
Questions Answers
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

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Application 14 % 0
Quizzes 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
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 3 42
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 - - 42
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 0.1 0.2
Midterms 1 1 1
Semester Final Exam 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 2.7
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 44.7
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4