FNCE302 Corporate FinanceIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FNCE302
Course Name: Corporate Finance
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÖKÇE TUNÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TURGAY MÜNYAS
Prof. Dr. GÖKÇE TUNÇ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to teach the foundation of Managerial Finance by introducing the basic concepts of modern theory and application of principles of corporate finance. Furthermore the course aims to equip the students in applying the theory of corporate finance in corporate financial decision-makings.
Course Content: The objective of the course is to teach the foundation of Managerial Finance by introducing the basic concepts of modern theory and application of principles of corporate finance. Furthermore the course aims to equip the students in applying the theory of corporate finance in corporate financial decision-makings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Explain the concept of risk and return, and its implications of market efficiency
2) • Describe the concept of cost of capital and its importance in evaluating projects.
3) • Analyze the different types of cash flows in project evaluation and explain the importance, role and techniques of capital budgeting (NPV, IRR, Payback rule etc...) in a firm.
4) • Demonstrate a broad understanding of the theory of capital structure and appraise its influence on the firm’s value, risk and growth
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction none
2) Stock valuation none
3) Stock valuation none
4) Risk and Return none
5) Risk and Return none
6) The Cost of Capital none
7) The Cost Of Capital None
8) Midterm Exam none
9) Capital Budgeting Techniques none
10) Capital Budgeting Techniques none
11) Capital Budgeting Cash Flows none
12) Holiday none
13) Risk and Refinements in Capital Budgeting none
14) Risk and Refinements in Capital Budgeting none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Principles of Managerial Finance, by Lawrence J. Gitman and Chad J. Zutter (published by Pearson – Sixteenth Edition).
References: REFERENCE BOOKS AND JOURNALS: RELATED WEB PAGES:

Business Week www.businessweek.com

Fortune www.fortune.com

Forbes www.forbes.com

Financial Times www.ft.com, www.usa.ft.com

Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com


Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20
Homework Assignments 3 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 48
Project 4 18
Homework Assignments 6 12
Quizzes 4 2
Midterms 1 15
Final 2 25
Total Workload 168