FNCE302 Corporate FinanceIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Mechatronics Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Mechatronics 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) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; 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