ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: ISF122
Course Title: Finance Mathematics
Course Semester: 2. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: EN
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Prof.Dr. A. Tuğba Karabulut

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: Giving information to students about finance mathematics
Course Objective: Making students learn the course by answering questions in the field of finance mathematics
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Have knowledge about finance mathematics
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Can make practices in the field of finance mathematics
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Can work independently in the field of finance mathematics
  2) Have competence about finance mathematics
  3) Can communicate in the field of finance mathematics
  4) Has area specific competence in financial mathematics

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Simple Interest
2) Compound Interest
3) Present Value and Future Value
4) Interest Rate
5) Annuity
6) Future Value of Annuities
7) Review for Midterm Exam
9) Business Investment Decisions
10) Break Even Point Analysis
11) Discounts
12) Loan Amortization
13) Sample Questions and Answers
14) Sample Questions and Answers
15) Review for the Final Exam
References: Amir Tavargan, Mathematics of Finance, ecampus Ontario

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Possesses a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories.
2) He/She is equipped with basic financial knowledge concerning investment evaluation, corporate governance, financial markets and institutions, and sources of corporate funding.
3) Explains basic economic and financial theories to non-experts, evaluates the performance of the economy of Türkiye and position of Türkiye in the global economy in different periods.
4) Understands the historical background and philosophical fundamentals of economic theories and learns economics as a social science that analyzes production, consumption, and distribution relations.
5) He/She is able to follow digital transformations and use information and communication technologies effectively.
6) Possesses communication competence in English at least at B2 level.
7) Models economic problems by using quantitative analysis and mathematical methods.
8) Uses microeconomic and macroeconomic theories to analyze business settings, competition, and the evolving economic and financial environment.
9) Assesses marketing and business plans, designs product market development activities for the private sector, and applies algebraic, graphical, and statistical tools to analyze financial and economic problems.
10) Conducts various projects and activities with a sense of responsibility by using research and planning knowledge.
11) Uses economic and financial concepts and professional vocabulary in his/her written and oral studies.
12) He/She is open to change and progress, is willing to participate in teamwork, takes initiative when necessary and aims to be a model individual in society.
13) Has a strong awareness of lifelong learning, manages personal and social learning effectively.
14) Engages in the learning process actively, assesses and evaluates knowledge through cause-and-effect analysis critically.
15) Continues to develop his/her abilities and knowledge after graduation by using the knowledge gained during his/her university education in his/her further careers.
16) Manages written, verbal, and visual communication effectively, integrates quantitative and qualitative data to influence his/her social circle.
17) He/She is competent in resolving, evaluating, criticizing, and managing conflicts peacefully.
18) Knows how to work collaboratively, takes on responsibility, leads teams when necessary, and has a strong awareness of social rights, ethical responsibility, and cultural diversity.
19) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of economics and finance critically.
20) Thinks strategically and innovatively, acts with an entrepreneurial approach in both his/her professional and social circles.
21) Understands the connections between economics and natural and social sciences, internalizes basic economic concepts and applies them in real-life.
22) Applies algebraic, graphical, and statistical tools to analyze problems and issues in business and economic decision making.
23) Effectively uses computer softwares, international databases, and internet resources to analyze and interpret economic and financial data.
24) Identifies and manages the features of international businesses compared to domestic ones and possesses a strong sense of social responsibility and environmental awareness.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Practical Final % 0
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Bütünleme Pratik % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Participation % 0
Discussion % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 28
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam 7 28
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 100
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 3