Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5ITF365Financial Mathematics3+0+036

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program International Trade and Finance (Eng)
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary mathematical background to understand the functioning of financial markets and the basis of modern finance theories.
Course Content This course covers interest types and calculation methods, time value of money, single and multiple period return calculation methods and valuation of investments.
Course Methods and Techniques (1) lecture,
(2) Question & Answer
(3) Team/Group Work
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Fatma Dural fatma.dural@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr
Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 2,3,4,5,6)
“Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business - Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences” Pearson, 2018 Ernest F. Haeussler, Richard S. Paul
(Chapter 5)
ue.gedik.edu.tr

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %60
Field %40

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Quizzes 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Practice 2 10 20
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 153

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 1. Apply the operations that form the mathematical basis of finance.
2 2. Calculate the basic interest, compound interest, real interest and annuity
3 3. Evaluate financial assets and capital budgeting decisions


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to course. Calculator use. Haeussler Jr, E. F., Paul, R. S., & Wood, R. J. (2011). Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the. Pearson. (Chapter 5 “Mathematics of Finance”, 208-209) Haeussler Jr, E. F., Paul, R. S., & Wood, R. J. (2011). Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the. Pearson. (Chapter 5 “Mathematics of Finance”, 208-209)
2 Different types of interest rates Haeussler Jr, E. F., Paul, R. S., & Wood, R. J. (2011). Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the. Pearson. (Chapter 5 pages 237-240) Haeussler Jr, E. F., Paul, R. S., & Wood, R. J. (2011). Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the. Pearson. (Chapter 5 pages 237-240)
3 Simple and Compound Interest Rate Haeussler Jr, E. F., Paul, R. S., & Wood, R. J. (2011). Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the. Pearson. (Chapter 5 pages 237-240) Haeussler Jr, E. F., Paul, R. S., & Wood, R. J. (2011). Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the. Pearson. (Chapter 5 pages 237-240)
4 Annuities and real interest rates Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 3, practice questions: 55-57 Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 3, practice questions: 55-57
5 Capital Budgeting Decisions Payback Period and Discounted Payback Period methods Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 6, practice questions: (136-137) Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 6, practice questions: (136-137)
6 Net Present Value, IRR and Profitability Index Method Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 6, practice questions: (137-139) Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 6, practice questions: (137-139)
7 Investment Return Single Period Return and Multi-Period Return Self-Study Questions Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr Self-Study Questions Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr
8 Bond Valuation Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 4, practice questions: 80-82 Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 4, practice questions: 80-82
9 Stock Valuation Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 5, practice questions: (109-111) Brealey, R. A., Mayers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2011). Corporate Finance: Ninth edition. (Chapter 5, practice questions: (109-111)
10 VAT transactions Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr
11 Calculation of Business Profit Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr
12 Cost Calculations Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr
13 Pure and Mixed Mathematics Problems Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr
14 Practical question Solving Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr Available at ue.gedik.edu.tr


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
All 5 4 3 2 2 1 1
C1 5 4 3 2 2 1 1
C2 5 4 3 2 2 1 1
C3 5 4 3 3 2 1 1

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