Corporate Finance(G351)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G351 | Corporate Finance | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Ömür SÜER omursuer@hotmail.com (Email) Muhammet Sergen AKARSU sakarsu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The objective of the course is to give students a good understanding of the basic elements of “finance”, which is one of the most important aspects of business management. |
| Content |
• Financial Management Function • Financial Management Environment • Financial Analysis • Financial Planning • Working Capital Management • Time Value of Money |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
At the end of the course, students should learn 1. how to read and interpret basic financial statements; 2. methods of financial analysis and interpretation of financial ratios; 3. the preparation of cash budget and proforma balance sheet and income statement; 4. management of current assets; 5. the concept of time value of money. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | |
| References |
• Zutter, C.J. & Smart, S.B, Principles of Managerial Finance, Pearson International Edition, 15. Edition (MyLabFinance). • Brealey, R.A.; Myers, S. & Marcus, A., Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, McGraw-Hill Irwin. • Berk, J. & DeMarzo, P., Corporate Finance, Pearson International Edition. • Berk, J. & DeMarzo, P., Finance d’Entreprise, Pearson. • Bolak, Mehmet, İşletme Finansı, Birsen Yayınevi. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 3 | 60 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 2 | 50 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 3 | 60 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | The acquisition of high-level knowledge of the functions of production management and marketing, management, accounting and finance; the skill of using this knowledge. | X | ||||
| 2 | The acquisition of basic conceptual knowledge about scientific fields related to professional life, such as law, economics, sociology, psychology, social psychology and quantitative methods. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to work effectively in a team; the ability to pass on knowledge to other members of the team. | X | ||||
| 4 | The competence to use his/her knowledge on the field, to analyze and interpret the data obtained, to identify the problems encountered, to provide appropriate solutions and scientifically defend these solution suggestions when necessary. | X | ||||
| 5 | The competence to determine the aims and objectives of the company or institution in which he/she is employed by taking into account the needs, the competitive dynamics of the market and by calculating the risks incurred; the ability to engage in entrepreneurship and establish and manage a business. | X | ||||
| 6 | Awareness of constantly updating his/her professional knowledge and skills; the ability to adapt to change and innovation; the competence to evaluate critically the information he/she has acquired. | X | ||||
| 7 | Basic knowledge of information and communication technologies required for professional life; the ability to use core office programs at an advanced level; expertise in data processing and report writing in the IT environment. | X | ||||
| 8 | Ability to follow current information in his/her field in both English and French and to communicate in writing and verbally with stakeholders in both languages. | X | ||||
| 9 | The ability to conduct researches and studies taking into account the market, dynamics of competition, organizational and global factors and scientific methods; contribute to projects, take responsibility in projects, display competence to make innovative and effective decisions. | X | ||||
| 10 | Ability to develop strategies, find creative solutions to management problems by building relations with other areas of the social sciences and take the responsibility of these decisions. | X | ||||
| 11 | Consciousness of taking into account ethical values, when making decisions and being involved in business life. | X | ||||
| 12 | Awareness of the impact of practices related to his/her field on the global and social dimensions (universality of social rights, social justice, cultural values, environmental problems, sustainability, etc.) and their legal consequences. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 122 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 4,88 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||