COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
EFE 7011 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 10

Offered By

Master`s Degree in Financial Economics (Non-Thesis-Evening)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SAADET KASMAN

Offered to

Master`s Degree in Financial Economics (Non-Thesis-Evening)

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce the student with the structure, organization and functioning of international financial markets. Financial markets and institutions, basic theory of finance, and valuation methods will be of special focus.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understand the structure and functioning of international financial markets.
2   Understand risk management and investment decisions in global markets.
3   Understand the effect of exchange rate volatility on international financial markets

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 International Financial Markets Structure and Intermediaries
2 International Financial Markets Structure and Intermediaries
3 Bank Based Financial Systems and Investment Banking
4 Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries
5 Capital Markets
6 Bond and Money Markets
7 Midterm
8 Exchange Rates and Derivative Markets
9 Market Efficiency and Financial Regulations
10 Midterm
11 Financial Regulations
12 International Monetary System
13 Central Banks and Balance of Payments
14 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Saunders, A. Financial Markets and Institutions: International Edition, McGraw Hill 2. Ed, 2004.
2. Lecture Notes

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Class Discussions
3. Assignments

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + RST* 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Learner is assumed to describe and explain fundamental concepts of international finance theory.
2. Learner is assumed to understand the equilibrium conditions in foreign exchange and capital markets.
3. Learner is assumed to be able to make forecast for market risk by using capital asset pricing model.
4. Learner is assumed to evaluate capital market instruments by using technical and fundamental analysis methods.
5. Learner is assumed to comprehend functioning of derivative markets

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Tutorials 12 1 12
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 6 72
Preparation for midterm exam 2 30 60
Preparation for final exam 1 30 30
Preparing assignments 5 6 30
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 2 2 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 256

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.15
LO.245
LO.355

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