Research in International Finance

Program Type:

Thesis

Non Thesis

Course Code:

FE 532

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

10

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

This course examines applications and scientific research on current issues in finance. The reviews will also include critical views of academics, governments, policy makers and financial analysts on the developments.

Course Content:

Current Issues in Finance, Non-traditional Monetary Policies, Disguised Bank Debt Guarantees: Costs, Benefits and Risks, Financial Fraud, Forecasting Inflation Risk Premium Using Inflation-linked Bonds, Finance and Efficiency, Angel Angels Research in Entrepreneur Finance, Venture Capital Internationalization, Relationship Determinants of Performance of Microfinance Institutions, Crowdfunding and Innovation, Cryptocurrencies - An Introduction to Not-So-Funny Coins.

Teaching Methods:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case Study

Assessment Methods:

A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, Q: Quiz

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Programme Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods


Be able to follow current discussions on finance literature	1,2,3,5	1,2,3	A, C
Can understand new developments in finance literature	1,2,3,5	1,2,3	A, C
Gains a general understanding of finance	1, 5	1,2,3	A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction
2	Current Issues in Finance: A Collection of Literature Studies
3	A Study of International Evidence and Lessons Learned on Unconventional Monetary Policies: A 'New Normal' in Our Future?
4	Implicit Bank Debt Guarantees: Costs, Benefits and Risks
5	Financial Fraud: A Literature Review
6	Estimating the Inflation Risk Premium Using Inflation-linked Bonds: A Review
7	Midterm Exam
8	Finance and Productivity: A Literature Review
9	Angels of Angels Research in Entrepreneurial Finance: A Literature Review and a Research Agenda
10	Venture Capital Internationalization: Synthesis and Future Research Aspects
11	Relationship Credit Still A Mixed Blessing? Review of Advantages and Disadvantages for Lenders and Borrowers
12	Determinants of the Performance of Microfinance Institutions: A Systematic Review
13	Crowdfunding and Innovation
14	Cryptocurrencies - An Introduction to Not-So-Funny Coins
15	Final

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook			Contemporary Topics in Finance A Collection of Literature Surveys,Edited by Iris Claus and Leo Krippner, 2019, Wiley & Sons Ltd
Additional Resources			Course Notes Course website, lecture notes, financial markets laboratory, financial calculator, online resources, excel type software.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents			Guidelines and additional examples for Lecture Topics and Homework Assignments
Assignments			Homework assignments
Exams			Midterm Exam and Final Exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-Term	1	20
Class Performance	6	20
Final Exam	1	60
	Total	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
	Total	100

COURSE CATEGORY	Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To comprehend the basic principles of finance and to be able to apply these principles in national and international areas.					X
2	To use modern information technologies and current financial tools effectively.				X
3	To comprehend the ethical rules and social responsibility understanding accepted by financial professional organizations and to apply them in the decisions to be taken.		X
4	To have the infrastructure that will enable them to do business in multicultural, multilingual and interdisciplinary environments.			X
5	To have information about the markets and the functioning of the markets and to analyze the developments in these markets.			X	X
6	To recognize the management tools and models specific to multinational companies and to be able to apply them where necessary.
7	To understand the structure of the global economic system and to analyze how new developments will affect this structure.		X
8	To be able to use the ability of critical thinking in the decision making process.		X
9	To transfer the acquired leadership, teamwork and communication skills to the lifelong learning process.
10	To be able to manage the process with analytical and creative approaches by anticipating the opportunities and problems that dynamic working conditions may create.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours/week)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week)	16	4	96
Homework	6	10	60
Mid-term	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
Total Work Load			254
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			10.16
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

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