FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics

ITF 301 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
International Finance
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ITF 301
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
8

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives This course aims to investigate the fundamental operating principles of international financial markets by providing necessary theoretical and practical background as well as skills to effectively manage and analyze in these markets and firms.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to associate the integration between the fields of international financial management, international economics, and finance
  • Will be able to describe the international financial system and the causes of financial crises.
  • Will be able to evaluate the balance of payments.
  • Will be able to classify spot and forward foreign exchange markets.
  • Will be able to apply foreign exchange market transactions and foreign exchange arbitrage.
  • Will be able to explain what the international parity conditions are.
Course Description The main objective is to explore the primary theoretical and practical concepts that dominate international financial markets and those that should be taken into consideration during international risk management and investment decisions.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction & Academic Honesty
2 Globalization and Multinational Firm Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 1
3 International Monetary System and the US and European Financial Crises Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 3-5
4 The Balance of Payments Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 4
5 The Balance of Payments (contd) Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 4
6 The Foreign Exchange Market Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 5
7 The Foreign Exchange Market (contd) Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 5
8 Midterm Exam Review / Midterm Exam
9 International Parity Conditions Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 6
10 International Parity Conditions (contd) Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 6
11 Foreign Currency Derivatives Multinational Business Finance by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th Edition Chapter 7
12 Foreign Currency Derivatives (contd)
13 Term Project Presentation
14 Term Project Presentation -
15 Final Exam Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Multinational Business Finance, by David K. Eiteman, Arthur I. Stonehill, Michael H. Moffett, Pearson, 14th EditionISBN-13: 978-1292097985  ISBN-10: 1292097981

Suggested Readings/Materials

Domestic and international news, economic and financial databases

also Following websites;

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
15
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
1
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
6
18
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
15
15
Project
1
15
15
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
35
35
Final Exam
1
45
45
    Total
224

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics or theories and applications of statistics.

2

To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge, interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the fields of mathematics or statistics.

3

To be able to apply mathematics or statistics in real life phenomena with interdisciplinary approach and discover their potentials.

X
4

To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach and develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

5

To be able to share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals, non-professionals.

6

To be able to take responsibility both as a team member or individual in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field, planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

7

To be able to use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.

8

To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.

X
9

To be able to possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

10

To be able to connect concrete events and transfer solutions, collect data, analyze and interpret results using scientific methods and having a way of abstract thinking.

11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Mathematics or Statistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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