Information Package / Course Catalogue
Derivative Tools
Course Code: EFN574
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

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge / skills about derivative instruments traded on Futures and options exchanges.

Course Content

The course provides students with basic concepts, methods and approaches on financial risks and financial derivatives. "Forwards", "futures", options, "swaps" and other related derivative tools are taught.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To classify derivative instruments
2.To know the features and usage of "Forwards", "futures", options and "swaps" tools and other derivative tools connected to them
3.To calculate the price of derivative instruments
4.To be able to compare derivative instruments
5.Having basic analytical skills in earning value and pricing of derivative instruments
Recommended or Required Reading
1.SPL yazarları (2017), Derivative Instruments, Markets and Risk Management, İstanbul: Sermaye Piyasası Lisanslama Sicil ve Eğitim Kuruluşu
2.Hull,J. (2012), Optons, Futures and Other Dervatves, New Jersey: Prentce Hall
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introducing Financial Instruments and Derivatives
Week 2 - Theoretical
Derivatives Markets
Week 3 - Theoretical
Futures Contracts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Forward Transactions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Futures Transactions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Option Transactions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Future, Forward and Option General Practices
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Swap Transactions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Swap Types, Interest and Exchange Swap
Week 11 - Theoretical
Other Derivative Tools
Week 12 - Theoretical
Using Derivative Instruments on Risk Management
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hedging and Arbitrage Strategies
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Practises
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Practises
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work72228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
4
3
4
4
3
5
4
2
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
4
3
OÇ-4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
3
4
OÇ-5
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026