Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Finance
Course Code: UTB515
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Increasing liberalization in the markets, risks encountered in the real sector and financial markets, developing technology has accelerated the integration of markets. Outward expansion of the Turkish economy, globalization and international crises require the best understanding of international finance. Purpose of this course fundamentals of international finance, globalization of finance, parity conditions, To teach the tools of protection against the risks encountered.

Course Content

Globalization, the functioning of the international financial system, the international balance of payments , Currency System , Parity conditions, Futures Markets , Financial Crisis

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Cebrail MEYDAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Getting knowledge about international financing concepts and obtainin sufficient eligibility.
2.Learning techniques used in international financing.
3.Learning calculations used in international financing
4.Analyzing problems in international financing
5.Learns Foreign Direct Investment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1 Halil SEYİDOĞLU, Uluslararası Finans, Güzem Can Yayınları, İstanbul, 2003.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
International Finance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Monetary Systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Balance of Payments
Week 4 - Theoretical
Financial Markets
Week 5 - Theoretical
Currency Markets
Week 6 - Theoretical
Currency Risk and Management of Currency Risk
Week 7 - Theoretical
Forward Exchange Markets and Options
Week 8 - Theoretical
Basic Parity Conditions (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic Parity Conditions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Currency Change and Predictions
Week 11 - Theoretical
International Long-Term Finance Sources
Week 12 - Theoretical
International Equity Sources
Week 13 - Theoretical
Foreign Direct Investments
Week 14 - Theoretical
Finance of Foreign Trade and Letters of Credit
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Individual Work130452
Midterm Examination120020
Board Examination120020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)131
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
5
5
5
3
3
5
OÇ-4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
3
3
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026