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 588

Course Title in English

Thesis Proposal

Course Title in Turkish

Tez Önerisi

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Lecture

Level of Course

Select

Semester

Spring,Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

375 hours per semester

Number of Credits

15 ECTS

Grading Mode

Pass / Fail

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 prepare a thesis proposal on a selected topic in economics and finance.

Course Description

The objective of the course is to guide the students during the research process. Each student will select a research topic, identify hypotheses, conduct a literature review, select data sources, and finally, build the research proposal that will be the basis of their thesis.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Identify research question and hypothesis;
2) Locate published research and summarize the economic literature on a particular topic;
3) data collection;
4) gain academic writing skills;
5) develop presentation skills.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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.	H	Proje
2)	To apply of mathematical concepts to related economic and business problems.	S	Proje
3)	To comprehend and interpret the fundamental macroeconomic indicators (balance of payments, money supply, trade balance, foreign exchange rate etc.)	S	Proje
4)	To know financial markets and risk, money markets, capital markets, real estate markets, option markets and pricing.	S	Proje
5)	To understand the relationship between money and banking and to possess knowledge regarding the financial markets.	S	Proje
6)	To use quantitative techniques to increase decision-making capabilities in business environment	S	Proje
7)	To show proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial tables	S	Proje
8)	To apply the models used in financial decision making in accordance with risk management techniques and legal regulations.	S	Proje
9)	To take initiative and lead multidisciplinary teams, applies economic and financial concepts to solve complex problems.	S	Proje
10)	To use written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information	H	Sunum,Proje

Prepared by and Date	NAZLI KARAMOLLAOĞLU , December 2020
Course Coordinator	MUHAMMED ABDULLAH ALTUNDAL
Semester	Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to the Research Process (Greenlaw, Part 1,2)
2)	Introduction to the Research Process (Greenlaw, Part 1,2)
3)	Surveying the literature on a topic in economics (Greenlaw, Chapter 3)
4)	Surveying the literature on a topic in economics (Greenlaw, Chapter 3)
5)	Writing and Critical Reading (Greenlaw, Chapters 4, 5, 6)
6)	Conceptualization of Research (Chapter 7)
7)	Research Ethics, Source Styles (Library Visit)
8)	Research Ethics, Source Styles (Library Visit)
9)	Economic Data (Chapters 8, 9)
10)	Economic Data (Chapters 8, 9)
11)	One-to-One Interviews (Research proposal feedback)
12)	One-to-One Interviews (Research proposal feedback)
13)	One-to-One Interviews (Research proposal feedback)
14)	One-to-One Interviews (Research proposal feedback)
15)	Presentations
16)	Presentations

Required/Recommended Readings

Greenlaw, S., Doing Economics: A Guide to Understanding and Carrying Out Economics Research, South-Western Cengage Learning.

Teaching Methods

Students participate to the course by reading, discussing, listening, writing and presenting

Homework and Projects

Yes

Laboratory Work

none

Computer Use

yok

Other Activities

none

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Presentation	1	% 20
Project	1	% 80
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

karamollaoglun@mef.edu.tr

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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	6	3	1	140
Presentations / Seminar	5	40	5	2	235
Total Workload					375
Total Workload/25					15.0
ECTS					15