BA 307

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

BA 307

Course Title

Foundations of Finance

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Role of financial institutions. Interpreting financial statements. Cash flow statement. Financial ratios. Time value of money. The required rate of return. Bond valuation. Stock valuation. Risk and return.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to build a foundation that will prepare students to interpret financial statements and evaluate the financial performance of firms using financial ratios and value basic financial instruments. In addition, the course introduces the time value of money, risk, and return concepts as a basis for the valuation and financial decision-making process.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Prepare financial statements for an incorporated organization to meet legal requirements and business objectives,
2. Analyse financial statements of an incorporated organization to achieve performance metrics,
3. Explain the key elements of the financial decisions and their links to the financial system,
4. Apply time value of money principles and required rate of return calculations for financial analysis using spreadsheets,
5. Employ discounted cash flow concepts to value bonds and preferred and common stocks,
6. Describe the measurements and implications of risk and return.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Problem Solving Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Hands-on Activities

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Performance Project (Written, Oral)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

S. Aydın Yüksel

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	42
Course Readings	34
Exams/Quizzes	16
Report on a Topic	15
Case Study Analysis	30
Oral Presentation	15
Total	152

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