Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · International Trade and Finance · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Student will be exposed to the various types of investment in securities and the way valued are valued based on investment tools and valuation. They are also exposed to the techniques of trading and the role of these securities in investment management.
Course Content
To develop knowledge on investment concepts and investment alternatives, develop understanding on the valuation of securities and the development of securities market around the world.
Required Resources
Smart, S., Gitman, L. J., and Joehnk, M. D.,(2017). Fundamentals of Investing. 13th Edition, Pearson Higher Education AU.
Recommended Resources
P. Bernstein. Capital Ideas: The Improbable Origins of Modern Wall Street. New York: Free Press,
Bodie, Zvi, Alex Kane, and Alan J. Marcus ("BKM"). Investments. 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill.
Rules
Academic Integrity: Students are expected to adhere to the ethical code of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, and you commit to these principles by enrolling in this class. Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable, and penalties range from failing the exam to being dismissed from the university. We consider any violation of academic integrity to be a very serious matter.
Classroom Behavior:
- Everyone is strongly encouraged to ask questions and make comments during the class.
- Please turn off cell phones and other devices unless required by the lecturer.
- Please arrive on-time and expect to leave at the end of class.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Investment Environment | - |
| 2 | Securities Markets and Transactions | - |
| 3 | Return and Risk | - |
| 4 | Modern Portfolio Concepts | - |
| 5 | Traditional portfolio Management | - |
| 6 | Analyzing Common Stocks | - |
| 7 | Stocks valuation | - |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Market Efficiency and Behavioral Finance | - |
| 10 | Fixed-Income Securities | - |
| 11 | Bond Valuation and portfolio | - |
| 12 | Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds | - |
| 13 | Value Investing | Değer Yatırımcılığı |
| 14 | Managing Your Own Portfolio | - |
| 15 | Revision for final exam | - |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |