Economics and Finance(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: Spring
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

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Explain the advances in the area of economics and finance within the framework of scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Explain the evolution of financial markets and institutions in a historical context and define how they operate.
4) Recognise the basic principles and regulations in the financial sector.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Recognise, interpret and discuss the current economic issues both at the national and global levels.
7) Have the English proficiency in following and interpreting the developments in the areas of economics and finance and in conducting written and oral communication.
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the advances in the area of economics and finance within the framework of scientific methodology, theories and models. 5
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions. 5
3) Explain the evolution of financial markets and institutions in a historical context and define how they operate. 4
4) Recognise the basic principles and regulations in the financial sector. 5
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities to successfully establish and develop their own ventures. 4
6) Recognise, interpret and discuss the current economic issues both at the national and global levels. 4
7) Have the English proficiency in following and interpreting the developments in the areas of economics and finance and in conducting written and oral communication. 3
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management. 5
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society. 5

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