Information Package / Course Catalogue
Financial Investment Analysis
Course Code: UEK523
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

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Developing and deepening the knowledge of economics and finance to an expert level, building on the competencies of the undergraduate education.
2.Comprehending the interaction between related disciplines and financial economics.
3. To be able to apply the advanced level knowledge acquired in economics and finance.
4.Creating new knowledge by combining the knowledge of financial economics with the knowledge coming from other disciplines and also be able to solve problems which requires expert knowledge by applying scientific methods.
5.To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge in financial economics, to lead learning and carry out advanced level research independently.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Investment Environment: a) Real Assets / Financial Assets b) Financial Markets and the Economy c) Market Players d) Recent Trends
Week 3 - Theoretical
Asset Classes and Financial Instruments: a) The Money Market b) The Bond Market c) Equity Securities d) Stock and Bond Market Indexes e) Derivative Markets
Week 4 - Theoretical
Securities Markets: a) How firms Issue Securities: IPO b) US Securities Markets c) Types of Orders d) Short Sales
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies: a) Investment Companies b) Mutual funds c) Cost of Investing in Mutual Funds d) Exchange Traded Funds
Week 6 - Theoretical
Risk and Return: a) The Concept of Risk and Rates of Return in Financial Assets b) Risk and Return analysis c) Risk Premium d) Normal Distribution e) LongTerm Investments
Week 7 - Theoretical
Risk and Return: a) The Concept of Risk and Rates of Return in Financial Assets b) Risk and Return analysis c) Risk Premium d) Normal Distribution e) LongTerm Investments
Week 8 - Theoretical
Value at Risk Calculation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm
Week 10 - Theoretical
Risk aversion and Capital Allocation to Risky Assets: a) Risk and Risk Aversion b) RiskFree Asset c) Passive Strategies: The Capital Market Line
Week 11 - Theoretical
Index Models: a) The Single Index Model b) Portfolio Construction and the Single Index Model
Week 12 - Theoretical
Capital Asset Pricing Model
Week 13 - Theoretical
Arbitrage Pricing Theory
Week 14 - Theoretical
Problem Solutions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1463126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
2
3
2
3
OÇ-2
1
2
2
3
3
OÇ-3
3
2
1
2
2
OÇ-4
1
2
2
3
3
OÇ-5
3
2
1
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026