Information Package / Course Catalogue
Financial Management
Course Code: MKS201
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to equip students with the ability to manage business financial resources effectively and efficiently. By learning about financial decision-making processes, fundamental financial concepts, budgeting, capital budgeting, financial analysis, and risk management, students acquire the competencies to contribute to the achievement of businesses' financial goals.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental principles of financial management, short- and long-term financial decision-making in businesses, financial statement analysis, cash flow management, capital budgeting, and sources of financing. Students learn to evaluate business performance using financial ratios, analyze investment projects, and understand the risk-return relationship. Supplemented by real-world corporate financial statements, Excel applications, and case studies alongside theoretical knowledge, the course aims to equip students with practical skills in the field of financial management.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of financial management and its importance for businesses.
2.Analyzes financial statements and interprets key financial ratios.
3.Explains cash, receivables, and inventory management.
4.Applies capital budgeting methods (Payback Period, NPV, IRR, etc.).
5.Compares short-term and long-term financing sources.
6.Explains cost of capital and optimal capital structure.
7.Makes basic financial decisions using real financial data.
8.Explains sustainable finance, ESG criteria, and sustainable financial management.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, and Alan J. Marcus (2007), *Fundamentals of Corporate Finance*, Literatür Yayıncılık – Istanbul (translated by Ü. Bozkurt, T. Arıkan, and H. Doğukanlı)
2.R. Aşıkoğlu; Y. Kaderli; S. Demir; H. Çelikkol, (2011). Preparation, Evaluation, and Realization of Investment Projects. Sözkesen Matbaacılık Tic. Ltd. Şti. – Ankara.
3.Ercan M.K.; Ban Ü., (2014), Value-Based Business Finance: Financial Management, Gazi Kitapevi-Ankara
4.Apak S.; Demirel E., (2009), Financial Management, Papatya Publishing – Istanbul.
5.M. Eser (2025), Sustainability and Economy, Gazi Kitapevi – Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The definition and concept of financing, and its importance for businesses
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Research what Financial Management is and its importance. Look at a company’s balance sheet and note its main sections.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of financial statements and financial analysis
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Learn what Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement are. Watch short videos or read simple explanations.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Interest calculations (simple interest, compound interest, annuities)
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Learn the difference between simple interest and compound interest. Calculate 3-4 simple examples using the simple interest formula.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Securities analysis (Basic concepts)
Week 4 - Preparation Work
What are stocks and bonds? Compare these two investment tools.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Securities analysis (Bond valuation)
Week 5 - Preparation Work
What are bonds? How are they valued? Watch a simple bond valuation video and take notes.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Securities analysis (Stock valuation)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
What is stock valuation? Research simply how a company’s stock value is determined.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Working capital management (Cash management)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
What is working capital? Why is cash management important? Research the topic.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Receivables management
Week 8 - Preparation Work
What is receivables management? How do companies follow up on money owed by customers? Learn the basics.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Inventory management
Week 9 - Preparation Work
What is inventory management? Why should companies manage their stocks carefully? Research with examples.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Capital budgeting (Basic concepts)
Week 10 - Preparation Work
What is capital budgeting? List the methods used when making investment decisions.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Capital budgeting (Static methods)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Learn the Payback Period method. Take notes on how it is calculated with a simple example.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Capital budgeting (Dynamic methods)
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Research the concept of NPV (Net Present Value). Briefly write why it is important.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cost of Capital (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) and Business Failures
Week 13 - Preparation Work
What is the cost of capital? Learn the concept of WACC in simple terms and watch short videos featuring business success and failure stories.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sustainable finance, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, and sustainable financial management
Week 14 - Preparation Work
What are ESG and Sustainable Finance? Research companies’ environmental and social responsibilities.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1404
Quiz1415
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026