This course introduces students to the fundamentals of regional development by giving a thorough analysis on the historical evolution of regions and regionalization in the European Union. The focus of the course is the EU Regional Policy, its instruments and how Turkey adapts to this policy. The course introduces students to concepts such as regionalism, regionalization, devolution, decentralization, delegation, deconcentration and established understandings about regional development. (EUR 4442)
GEO380.37 Regional Policy and Rural Development
GEO380.36 Enlargement Policy
One of the most important policies of the European Union is the enlargement policy. Enlargement has been a political goal for the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) since its foundation and the signing of the Treaty of Rome (1957). This course looks at the Enlargement Policy in historical perspective in order to predict further possible enlargements accordingly. It is of utmost importance that over the years between the accession of the UK, Denmark and Ireland in 1973 until the Central-Eastern and Southern European enlargement in 2004, the enlargement policy itself went through fundamental changes due to the nature of the European Union and world politics at large. (EUR 4512)
FIN480.8 Computer Based Financial Modelling
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theories and methodologies of financial modeling; to enable students to perform financial analysis using computer models; and to apply financial principles in making corporate decisions. (IF 3318)
FIN480.6 Derivative Markets
This course provides a basic understanding of derivative-related financial instruments (forwards, futures and options) and their use in investment and corporate financial management. Learn about types of traders in derivative markets, mechanics of future and forward markets, differences between and calculation of prices of future and forward contracts, mechanics of option markets, and the calculation of the price of option contracts and currency swaps. SU students may not earn credit for both this course and FIN 459. (IF 4313)
FIN480.5 Cases in Emerging Financial Markets
Identify the structural differences between Emerging Markets and Developed Markets, describe generation dynamics of financial crisis in Emerging Markets, evaluate early warning indicators of possible financial instability, gain a thorough understanding of the speculative bubbles in Emerging Markets, and evaluate extreme volatilities. (IF 4311)
FIN480.4 Financial Markets and Institutions
The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing critical thinking skills as applied to financial markets and institutions. Topics include the determination of asset prices; the risk and term structure of interest rates; the efficient markets hypothesis; money markets, and capital markets. SU students may not earn credit for both this course and FIN 471. (IF 2223/IF 3224)
FIN480.3 Real Estate Finance
This course deals with the central issues in real estate finance and investment. Typical policies and procedures used in financing of residential, industrial, and commercial properties are discussed. When you successfully complete this course, you should be able to understand many aspects of residential real estate, such as the process by which capital investments are made in real property, and to assess some of the issues facing the real estate finance and investment community. May not be taken with RES 462 and not open to SU Real Estate majors. For SU Finance majors counts as a finance elective (students may only use one non-Whitman course as part of their finance electives). (IF 3213)
FIN480.2 Financial Econometrics and Quantitative Analysis
This is a course in introductory econometrics, designed to provide you with the theoretical tools and practical experience necessary to do applied financial research. You will be actively involved with computer exercises in this course using the Eviews econometrics program. Throughout the course you will use Eviews to implement a series of econometrics exercises designed to provide experience with various tests and estimation procedures. Prerequisite: Knowledge about statistics, probability and calculus is strongly needed. For SU Finance majors counts as a finance elective (students may only use one non-Whitman course as part of their finance electives). (IF 3211)
FIN480.1 Risk Management in Banking
Economic problems in many countries and the aggressive growth targets of banks resulted in financial crises. As a result, reductions in profit margins will be witnessed in the banking industry. It is expected that the only way that banks can protect their profit margins against the harms of banking risks is to develop an efficient risk management process and culture. Within risk-return framework, students will be provided information on the relationship between risk, profitability and capital adequacy. Duration analysis, gap analysis and hedging strategies will be provided to students. For SU Finance majors counts as a finance elective (students may only use one non-Whitman course as part of their finance electives). (IF 3215)
FIN380.4 Fundamental Analysis and Investment Strategies
The course is divided into two parts. The first part is an introduction to organization and properties of international and national security markets such as NYSE, SEC, OTC, SPK and İMKB (Istanbul Stock Exchange). The first part also covers short sales and margin transactions in İMKB, capital increase and basic information about stock splits. The second part of the course begins with fundamental analysis, effective use of financial ratios, then puts emphasis on CAPM, APT, portfolio theory and firm valuation models. The main objective of this course is to study fundamental concepts of investment theory in financial markets and to analyze the financial statements of firms. (IF 3231)