ECTS - Computer Applications in Finance
Computer Applications in Finance (ISL411) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Computer Applications in Finance | ISL411 | Area Elective | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice. |
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| Course Objectives | This course focuses on pricing models for various financial instruments, including T-bills, bonds, stocks, and others, while also addressing methods for assessing their risk levels. Additionally, it provides instruction on employing basic statistical analysis techniques on financial data, encompassing time series and cross-sectional data, with practical application through computer software. Thus, it is an interactive course in financial modeling, primarily utilizing Microsoft Excel. Fundamental topics from introductory Finance courses are revisited and applied to reinforce proficiency in spreadsheet modeling. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | This course provides a foundational understanding for the practical application of financial theories using computer technology. Emphasizing the development of computer spreadsheet-based models, the course delves into interest calculations, financial instrument valuation, evaluation of financial projects, and the analysis of risk and return. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to Excel | Basic features and interface of Excel should be understood. |
| 2 | Interest rate calculations-Continuous compounding | Formulas and methods for simple and compound interest calculations should be learned. |
| 3 | Present Value-Future Value Calculations | Basic concepts related to present value and future value calculations should be grasped. |
| 4 | IRR-MIRR-NPV | Calculations for internal rate of return, modified internal rate of return, and net present value should be researched. |
| 5 | Loan Amortization | Information on loan amortization calculations and methods should be gathered. |
| 6 | Loan Amortization Cont’d | Practical exercises on loan amortization should be conducted to reinforce applications. |
| 7 | Bond Valuation | Bond valuation techniques and methods should be learned. |
| 8 | Midterm | Previous topics should be reviewed and summarized for the midterm exam. |
| 9 | Bond Valuation Cont’d | Advanced information on bond valuation should be studied, and applications should be performed. |
| 10 | Stock Valuation | Methods and techniques for stock valuation should be learned. |
| 11 | Stock Valuation Cont’d | Applications and calculations related to stock valuation should be practiced. |
| 12 | Portfolio Theory- Calculating Efficient Portfolios | Information on portfolio theory and efficient portfolio calculations should be collected. |
| 13 | Estimating Beta and SML | Basic concepts related to beta estimation and the security market line should be learned. |
| 14 | CML and SML | Differences between the security market line and the capital market line should be understood. |
| 15 | CAPM application | Information on CAPM applications and calculations should be obtained. |
| 16 | Final Exam | All topics should be reviewed and revised in preparation for the final exam. |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. İltir, C. (2021). Excelde Finans Uygulamaları, Seçkin Yayıncılık |
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Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 14 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | 2 | 30 |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 18 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Have an advanced level of basic theoretical knowledge on the field of public finance in order to obtain the practical gains. | |||||
| 2 | Identify the issues related to the field of public finance by dealing with it within the framework of the methodological approach, and report and evaluate it from an analytical point of view. | |||||
| 3 | Understand, interpret and analyse economic and financial events, equipped with knowledge of certain disciplines, especially economics, business and law. | |||||
| 4 | Develop policies and strategies for solving the problems by establishing the cause-effect relationship related to fiscal and economic issues through theoretical information and the discussions. | |||||
| 5 | Establish the relationship of public financial management and budget theory with public policies, he/she makes strong budget analysis, develop analysis on public finance and makes a link with the policy implementation | |||||
| 6 | Understand the tax theory, learning the legal structure, following the legal and financial developments and gaining a professional competence in tax matters effectively develop it. | |||||
| 7 | Have knowledge of accounting systems in private and public institutions and businesses, analyze and interpret the financial and financial structure of institutions with the knowledge and competence gained. | |||||
| 8 | Gain knowledge of macroeconomic framework and growth theory, including theoretical and country examples, evaluates economic developments from a theoretical perspective. | |||||
| 9 | Use foreign language in financial and economic fields, follow international literature, communicate on professional issues. | |||||
| 10 | Benefit from technological developments in studies specific to its field by using information technologies, digital developments and common software. | |||||
| 11 | Use qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis of economic, financial, social and institutional events. | |||||
| 12 | While fulfilling its academic and professional responsibilities, develop an approach that respects s United Nations sustainable development goals, freedoms, rights of the disadvantaged groups, environment, cultural and moral values. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Application | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||