International Trade and Logistics (With Thesis)

LaSalle Programmes

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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
70412METOS-MTL0203	Financial Management	1	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Departmental Elective
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:
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Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

Course Content:

The main topics covered in the course are: an overview of financial management; sources created from financial statements and assets; financial planning and analysis of financial statements; time value of money; markets; valuation methods; valuation of securities; interest rates and factors affecting interest rates; efficient markets; payments to shareholders; planning and evaluating long-term investment decisions; capital structure and cost of capital; investment risk and return and related models.

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) Knows the financial markets, their features and the basic terms used in these markets.
2) Knows the concept of risk in finance, recognizes and differentiates different types of risks.
3) Knows the concept of opportunity cost of capital, its importance and application in project selection,
4) Knows the basic processes of securities issuance and sourcing venture capital.
5) Knows the theoretical approaches to Debt Policy and Dividend Policy and their effects on company value in practice.
6) Knows the principles of Short-Term and Long-Term Financial Planning and Working Capital Management.
7) Knowledgeable about the fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions.
8) Knowledgeable about crowdfunding and its processes.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Knows the financial statements and their features, can interpret the figures in the tables.
2) Knows and applies the methods of measuring company performance.
3) Knows the concept of time value of money, can do Present Value, Future Value, Annuity and Perpetuity calculations.
4) Knows bond and share valuation principles, can make valuation calculations given related cash flows,
5) Knows the concept of return, differentiates and calculates different types of return.
6) Knows capital budgeting and applies Net Present Value, Peyback Period and other methods used in project selection.
7) Knows the concept of Weighted Average Capital and how it is used in company valuation. Calculates the Weighted Average Cost of Capital.
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.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

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*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

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
CLOs/PLOs	1	2	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	1	2	3
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10
CLO11
CLO12
CLO13
CLO14
CLO15

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)	Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge necessary for International trade and logistics.
	1.1 Explains the basic functions and approaches in this area.
	1.2 Evaluates different processes in this field with a systematic perspective.
2)	It also improves its vision of problem solving by making use of the case method on different topics in international trade and logistics.
	2.1 Evaluates the knowledge and skills in the fields of international trade and logistics with a visionary approach.
	2.2 Improves problem solving and scientific decision making skills in individual and team works.
	2.3 It develops business strategies that may be suitable for different conditions.
	2.4 Understands the need to adapt to the developments in the business and technology world.
	2.5 Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in the business environment.

3)	Can use theoretical knowledge in scientific research and decision making effectively and report the outputs with an analytical approach.
	3.1 Solves the problems faced in the field by analyzing them with an analytical approach.
	3.2 Gains the competence to produce projects that can create new opportunities in different fields.
4)	It meets the expectations in the field of international trade and logistics with its competencies.
	4.1 It develops work study, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, independent decision making and taking responsibility.
	4.2 Information; uses it to gain cultural awareness by evaluating with a critical and solution-oriented approach.
	4.3 Associates the changes in the field with a visionary and ethical understanding with quality and cultural values.

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

CLO15

-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