Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Economics and Finance (YL) (Thesis) | |||||
| Master | Length of the Programme: 2 | Number of Credits: 120 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF: Level 7 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Graduate School | ||||
| Course Code | FIN 535 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Capital Markets | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Sermaye Piyasaları | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Select | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 134 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | none | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Graduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | The aim of this course is to demonstrate to students how capital markets function both in theory and in practice. | ||||
| Course Description | This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive perspective covering the fundamental concepts and functioning of capital markets. Within the scope of the course, students will have the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge on financial markets, the process of capital formation, various types of markets, financial institutions, instruments in capital markets, money and capital markets, Islamic finance markets and instruments, securitization, general market definitions and explanations, precious metals market, equity markets, derivative markets, and the bond market. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) To understand the functions, relationships and roles of financial institutions and regulatory bodies in financial markets; 2) Understand the characteristics of different financial markets and stock markets; 3) Understand the characteristics of various financial instruments such as equities, bonds, commodities and derivative securities; 4) To compare and distinguish the differences between global and Turkish financial markets. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) To demonstrate increased proficiency on economics and finance depending on the competencies acquired at the undergraduate level. | ||||
| 2) To apply of mathematical concepts to related economic and business problems. | ||||
| 3) To comprehend and interpret the fundamental macroeconomic indicators (balance of payments, money supply, trade balance, foreign exchange rate etc.) | ||||
| 4) To know financial markets and risk, money markets, capital markets, real estate markets, option markets and pricing. | ||||
| 5) To understand the relationship between money and banking and to possess knowledge regarding the financial markets. | ||||
| 6) To use quantitative techniques to increase decision-making capabilities in business environment | ||||
| 7) To show proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial tables | ||||
| 8) To apply the models used in financial decision making in accordance with risk management techniques and legal regulations. | ||||
| 9) To take initiative and lead multidisciplinary teams, applies economic and financial concepts to solve complex problems. | ||||
| 10) To use written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | To demonstrate increased proficiency on economics and finance depending on the competencies acquired at the undergraduate level. | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 2) | To apply of mathematical concepts to related economic and business problems. | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 3) | To comprehend and interpret the fundamental macroeconomic indicators (balance of payments, money supply, trade balance, foreign exchange rate etc.) | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | To know financial markets and risk, money markets, capital markets, real estate markets, option markets and pricing. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 5) | To understand the relationship between money and banking and to possess knowledge regarding the financial markets. | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 6) | To use quantitative techniques to increase decision-making capabilities in business environment | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 7) | To show proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial tables | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 8) | To apply the models used in financial decision making in accordance with risk management techniques and legal regulations. | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 9) | To take initiative and lead multidisciplinary teams, applies economic and financial concepts to solve complex problems. | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 10) | To use written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| Prepared by and Date | , November 2018 |
| Course Coordinator | MUHAMMED ABDULLAH ALTUNDAL |
| Semester | Fall |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Entry to Capital Markets |
| 2) | Introduction to Financial Markets |
| 3) | Capital formation process |
| 4) | Different types of markets |
| 5) | Financial Institutions |
| 6) | Instruments in Capital Markets |
| 7) | Money and Capital Markets |
| 8) | Islamic Finance Market and Instruments |
| 9) | securitization |
| 10) | General Market definitions and explanations |
| 11) | Precious Metals Market |
| 12) | Equity Markets |
| 13) | Derivative Markets |
| 14) | Debt Securities Market |
| 15) | End of Term Exams |
| 16) | End of Term Exams |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Lecture Notes, in-class and out-of-class exercises, as well as special reading on financial markets and institutions like articles or regulations, international and local. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Topics are covered through slides and flipped classroom is used. Detailed examples and definitions are shared. Students are expected to actively follow the class discussion, contribute with informed questions and answers, do the homework and contribute to quiz and examinations. | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
ggulay@mef.edu.tr Akademik Sahtekarlık ve İntihal: YÖK Düzenlemeleri |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 10 | 4 | 1 | 50 | |||
| Total Workload | 134 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||