SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE |
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ISL6204 | Introduction to Business Finance | 0 | Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Type : | University Elective |
| Cycle: | Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree |
| Language of Instruction: | Turkish |
| Prerequisities and Co-requisities: | N/A |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Name of Coordinator: | Doçent Dr. MEHMET YEŞİLYAPRAK |
| Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: |
Doçent Dr. MEHMET YEŞİLYAPRAK |
| Dersin Kategorisi: |
SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE |
| Course Objectives: | Businesses need funds to sustain their operations and maximize their market value. In order to obtain these funds under the most favorable conditions, it is essential to understand financing methods. The aim of this course is to explain the functioning of the financial system, teach financing techniques, develop financial analysis skills, and provide the necessary knowledge for investment decisions |
| Course Content: | The role of the financial manager; understanding the characteristics of a good financial manager to gain competence in financial management Balance Sheet and Income Statement in businesses Definition of the financial system, functioning of the financial system, components of the financial system, types of financing Functions of the financial system, characteristics of money markets, characteristics of the capital market, instruments of money and capital markets Definition of businesses according to their legal types of establishment, objectives of businesses, advantages of modern objectives over classical ones, importance of financial management, qualities required in a financial manager Simple interest calculations and sample problem solving Compound interest calculations and sample problem solving Time value of money, evaluation of investment alternatives, investment decisions An overview of corporate financing Financial statement analysis Ratio analysis Financial planning Cash and inventory management Definition of stocks, types of stocks, economic importance of stocks, fundamental analysis, technical analysis Valuation of stocks and bonds, sample problem solving Accounts receivable management, capital budgeting Working capital management, management of cash assets, inventory management Sources of funds in businesses Commercial bank loans Import and export credits Calculation of return and risk in portfolios Modern portfolio theory and portfolio selection, capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing model Leasing, factoring, forfaiting Functions and risks of the money market Derivative markets, derivative instruments, futures transactions Behavioral finance General review |
| Attendance is mandatory for this course. |
| Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.) | ||
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1) To understand the qualities that a good financial manager should possess. |
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2) To gain competence in the field of financial management. |
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| Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.) | ||
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1) To be able to perform financial statement analysis. |
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| 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.) | ||
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1) To become a financially literate individual. |
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| Week | Subject | ||
| Related Preparation | Further Study | ||
| 1) | Balance Sheet and Income Statement in businesses | ||
| 2) | Definition of the financial system, functioning of the financial system, components of the financial system, types of financing | ||
| 3) | Functions of the financial system, characteristics of money markets, characteristics of the capital market, instruments of money and capital markets | ||
| 4) | Definition of businesses according to their legal types of establishment, objectives of businesses, advantages of modern objectives over classical ones, importance of financial management, qualities required in a financial manager | ||
| 5) | Simple interest calculations and sample problem solving | ||
| 6) | Compound interest calculations and sample problem solving | ||
| 7) | Time value of money, evaluation of investment alternatives, investment decisions | ||
| 8) | Midterm Exam | ||
| 9) | Financial statement analysis | ||
| 10) | Ratio analysis | ||
| 11) | Financial planning | ||
| 12) | Cash and inventory management | ||
| 13) | Definition of stocks, types of stocks, economic importance of stocks, fundamental analysis, technical analysis | ||
| 14) | Valuation of stocks and bonds, sample problem solving | ||
| 15) | Final Exam | ||
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | İşletme Finansının Temelleri, Richard A. Brealey, Steward Myers, Alan J. Marcus, Mc Graw Hill, 2007 İşletme Finansmanı, Abdurrahman Fettahoğlu, Umuttepe Yayınları Kocaeli Üniversitesi, 2008. Finansal Yönetim- Kavramlar, Kurumlar ve İlkeler, Cengiz Erol, Halil Sarıaslan, Siyasal Kitabevi, 2014. Finansal Yönetim, Mehmet Başar, Nurhan Aydın, Metin Çoşkun, Detay Yayıncılık, 2010. Finansal Yönetim Temel Konular, Ali Ceylan, Turhan Korkmaz, Ekin Basım Yayın, 2015. |
DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ |
| Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ) | 1 |
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| Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ) | |||||||||||
| 1) Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design. | |||||||||||
| 2) Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design. | |||||||||||
| 3) Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective. | |||||||||||
| 4) Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods. | |||||||||||
| 5) Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets. | |||||||||||
| 6) Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work. | |||||||||||
| 7) Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions. | |||||||||||
| 8) Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline. | |||||||||||
| 9) Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design. | |||||||||||
| 10) Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences. | |||||||||||
| 11) Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable. | |||||||||||
| 12) Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes. | |||||||||||
SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) | |
| 1) | Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design. | |
| 2) | Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design. | |
| 3) | Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective. | |
| 4) | Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods. | |
| 5) | Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets. | |
| 6) | Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work. | |
| 7) | Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions. | |
| 8) | Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline. | |
| 9) | Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design. | |
| 10) | Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences. | |
| 11) | Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable. | |
| 12) | Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes. |
SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE |
| Brain Storming | |
| Active Participation in Class |
| Midterm | |
| Final Exam | |
| Active Participation in Class |
| Measurement and Evaluation Methods | # of practice per semester | Level of Contribution |
| Seminar | 1 | % 15.00 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 35.00 |
| Semester Final Exam | 1 | % 50.00 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE |
| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Teaching & Learning Activities | # of Activities per semester | Duration (hour) | Total Workload |
| Course | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities | - | - | 71 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES | |||
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities | # of Activities per semester | Duration (hour) | Total Workload |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Semester Final Exam | 1 | 46 | 46 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities | - | - | 82 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) | 153 | ||
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) | 6 | ||