Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MMBA587

Course Name:

Financial Derivatives

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7.5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. HÜSEYİN MERT

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The course presents concepts, methods and various approaches about financial derivatives and their use. It is aimed to provide students with basic knowledge and analytical skills in the context of the functions and use of financial derivatives in relation to markets and contracts for financial derivatives and financial risk management at individual and corporate level.

Course Content:

The course provides students with basic concepts, methods and approaches on financial risks and financial derivatives. "Forwards", "futures", options, "swaps" and other related derivative tools are taught. The works of derivative markets, contracts related to derivatives, risk reduction-hedging strategies, arbitrage strategies, diversification strategies, value and pricing of financial derivatives are covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To have knowledge of basic financial management approaches in relation to financial assets and financial derivative instruments
Field Specific Competence
1) To know the features and usage of "Forwards", "futures", options and "swaps" tools and other derivative tools.
2) To know the basic strategies for reducing and preventing financial risks arising from asset prices, inflation, interest, foreign exchange dynamics and the like and to have their application knowledge.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Financial derivative concept	Course Notes
2)	“Forward” lar
3)	"Futures"
4)	"Forward" and "future" valuation and pricing
5)	"Hedging" and "arbitrage" strategy
6)	Interest rates and interest "futures"
7)	Options pias mechanisms
8)	Midterm
9)	Various features and commercial strategies for options
10)	Valuation and pricing of options
11)	Share and money options
12)	Derivatives for interest rates
13)	"Swaps" and "Hedging"
14)	“Swaps” on various basic assets
15)	Status analysis
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin Hocasının Kaynakları
References:	Course Reference

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Recognition of national legislation and international financial reporting standards in accounting
2) Preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with the standards
3) Management of financial data
4) The Master's Program in Accounting and Auditing aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the change process in the field and to have the equipment that is preferred in the audit sector.
5) Graduates of this program may continue their academic careers and gain the qualification of Accounting Auditing Specialist and become the manager in finance, accounting, auditing and reporting departments of the leading companies in the business world.
6) To be able to evaluate accounting and auditing principles and applications with the help of analytical tools.
7) To be able to use the computer and the required package program.
8) To gain an interdisciplinary perspective.
9) To be conscious about business ethics and social responsibility.
10) To understand the basic principles of accounting and auditing and to apply the necessary principles to business life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Recognition of national legislation and international financial reporting standards in accounting
2)	Preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with the standards
3)	Management of financial data	4
4)	The Master's Program in Accounting and Auditing aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the change process in the field and to have the equipment that is preferred in the audit sector.
5)	Graduates of this program may continue their academic careers and gain the qualification of Accounting Auditing Specialist and become the manager in finance, accounting, auditing and reporting departments of the leading companies in the business world.	5
6)	To be able to evaluate accounting and auditing principles and applications with the help of analytical tools.
7)	To be able to use the computer and the required package program.
8)	To gain an interdisciplinary perspective.	5
9)	To be conscious about business ethics and social responsibility.	5
10)	To understand the basic principles of accounting and auditing and to apply the necessary principles to business life.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Lesson
Problem Solving
Seminar

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Field Work	16	128
Midterms	1	12
Final	1	15
Total Workload		203