Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Internatıonal Fınance ( Englısh )

Course Information

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
INF314 Spring 3 0 3 5

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction English
Type Elective
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to give information about the usage of derivative instruments and market applications.
Contents of the Course History of Derivative Instruments, Forward and Futures Usage Areas, Differences Between Forward and Futures, Option and Swap Contracts, Risk Management

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Define the derivative products
2 Understanding the usage areas of derivative instruments
3 Use derivative instruments in risk management
4 To be able to define the difference between derivative instruments

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Basic concepts related to derivative instruments Lecture, Discussion
2 Derivatives market Lecture, Discussion
3 Forward transactions Lecture, Discussion, Case study
4 Futures transactions Lecture, Discussion, Case study
5 Options-I Lecture, Discussion, Case study
6 Options II Lecture, Discussion, Case study
7 An Overview Lecture, Discussion, Case study
8 Mid-term exam
9 Different Option Agreements Lecture, Discussion, Case study
10 Swaps Lecture, Discussion, Case study
11 Use of derivative instruments in risk management Lecture, Discussion, Case study
12 Pricing of Derivatives Lecture, Discussion, Case study
13 Derivative Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Case study
14 An overview Lecture, Discussion, Case study
15 Final Exam
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Chorofas D., Derivative Financial Instruments
2 Hull John, Options, Futures and Other Derivatives,

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Define the derivative products 1 1͵2
2 Understanding the usage areas of derivative instruments 1͵2͵4 1͵2
3 Use derivative instruments in risk management 1͵2͵4 1͵2
4 To be able to define the difference between derivative instruments 1͵2͵4 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 6 84
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 9 9
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 13 13
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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