FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT324	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS	6	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to understand financial decision-making processes in businesses and to effectively evaluate financial analysis, planning, investment and financing decisions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The Financial Management in Business course aims to create value by analyzing the financial decision processes of businesses, the effective use of resources, and investment and financing alternatives.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains financial decision-making processes in firms and analyzes financial statements using ratio and cash flow analysis techniques.
Applies capital budgeting methods (e.g., NPV, IRR, Payback) and cost of capital calculations to evaluate investment and financing alternatives.
Analyzes short-term and long-term financing strategies, working capital management decisions, and capital structure choices in terms of risk and return trade-offs.
Evaluates corporate financial performance and financial planning decisions by assessing dividend policy, risk management practices, and value creation for the firm.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Introduction to Financial Management	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Literature Review	Financial Decision Processes & Institutional Structure	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Literature Review	Financial Decision Processes & Institutional Structure	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Literature Review	Financial Analysis & Statement Review	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Literature Review	Short-Term Financing & Net Working Capital	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Literature Review	Long-Term Financing Sources	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Literature Review	Cost of Capital & Structure	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	Literature Review	Capital Budgeting	Lecture, Question and Answer
9	Literature Review	Dividend Policy	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review	Derivatives & Risk Management	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Literature Review	Financial Planning and Pro Forma Statements	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Literature Review	Leasing & Special Financing	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Literature Review	Financial Performance Evaluation	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Literature Review	General Review and Assessment	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Short Exam	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)
2	Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business and trade cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business and trade for occupational practices. (Bloom 3)
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach. (Bloom 4)
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0