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 561

Course Title in English

Seminar

Course Title in Turkish

Seminer

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Seminar

Level of Course

Select

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

238 hours per semester

Number of Credits

10 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Registration Restrictions

Graduate Students Only

Overall Educational Objective

To gain perspective in different areas of economics and finance.

Course Description

The objective of the seminar is to develop the students’ acquaintance with different research topics in both macroeconomics and finance. The seminar presenters are selected both from academic world as well as from policy institutions. In this class students are expected to further enhance their writing and discussion skills.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Identify the research question of a research paper.
2) Identify hypotheses of a research paper.
3) summarise the main aspects of the research design of an article;
4) Summarize the main findings of a research paper.

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	Homework
2)	To apply of mathematical concepts to related economic and business problems.	N
3)	To comprehend and interpret the fundamental macroeconomic indicators (balance of payments, money supply, trade balance, foreign exchange rate etc.)	S	Homework
4)	To know financial markets and risk, money markets, capital markets, real estate markets, option markets and pricing.	S	Homework
5)	To understand the relationship between money and banking and to possess knowledge regarding the financial markets.	S	Homework
6)	To use quantitative techniques to increase decision-making capabilities in business environment	N
7)	To show proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial tables	N
8)	To apply the models used in financial decision making in accordance with risk management techniques and legal regulations.	N
9)	To take initiative and lead multidisciplinary teams, applies economic and financial concepts to solve complex problems.	N
10)	To use written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information	S	Homework

Prepared by and Date	, September 2020
Course Coordinator	MUHAMMED ABDULLAH ALTUNDAL
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	introduction
2)	Seminar
3)	Seminar Report 1
4)	Seminar
5)	Seminar Report 2
6)	Seminar
7)	Seminar Report 3
8)	Seminar
9)	Seminar Report 4
10)	Seminar
11)	Seminar Report 5
12)	Seminar
13)	Seminar Report 6
14)	Seminer
15)	Seminar Report 7
16)	End of Term Exams

Required/Recommended Readings

none

Teaching Methods

Öğrenciler, okuyarak, tartışarak, dinleyerek, yazarak ve sunum yaparak aktif bir şekilde derse katılırlar.

Homework and Projects

Yes

Laboratory Work

None

Computer Use

Yes

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Homework Assignments	7	% 50
Seminar	7	% 50
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

E-postaların resmi kullanımı: Öğrencilerin e-posta trafiği için @mef hesaplarını kullanmaları beklenir. Blackboard sistemi üzerinden gönderilen/alınan bilgilerden ve @mef hesabı kullanılarak gönderilen e-postalardan yalnızca eğitmen sorumludur. Kurs eğitmeni, sistemde bir sorun yaşanmadığı sürece e-posta yoluyla gönderilen bilgilerin 24 saat içinde alınacağını varsaymaktadır. Akademik dürüstlük: MEF Üniversitesi'ndeki tüm öğrencilerin dürüst olmaları ve akademik dürüstlüğe uymaları beklenmektedir. Öğrencilerin kendi işlerini yapmaları ve izinsiz yardım almamaları veya vermemeleri beklenir. Şüphe durumunda disiplin işlemi uygulanacaktır.

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	4	3	1	112
Presentations / Seminar	7	15	1	2	126
Total Workload					238
Total Workload/25					9.5
ECTS					10