Business Administration
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Business Administration
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Business Administration
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00951306 | Case Studies in Financial Management | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Osman OKKA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Osman OKKA | C-211 | [email protected] | 7230 | Monday 14.00 |
Course Content
This course covers an in-depth analysis of fundamental financial management theories and techniques through real-world scenarios. Throughout the course, core financial topics such as financial performance evaluation, cash flow management, capital budgeting decisions, risk and return analysis, and corporate valuation are addressed through case studies selected from various industries. The course aims to enhance students' abilities to interpret complex financial data under uncertainty, develop strategic solutions, and improve decision-making skills.
Objectives of the Course
The objective of this course is to enable students to apply fundamental financial management theories through real-world scenarios and case studies. The aim is to develop students' ability to analyze complex problems encountered in financial decision-making processes, generate solutions, and evaluate the outcomes of strategic financial decisions.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | 1) To have advanced theoretical and / or practical knowledge and skills related to the basic functions of businesses (management and organisation, accounting and finance, production management and marketing). | 5 |
| P2 | 2) Identify, analyse and evaluate the current and potential problems of businesses by thinking critically and develop alternative solutions by using scientific methods. | 4 |
| P3 | 3) Organises and implements projects and activities for the social environment in line with regional and economic development goals with a sense of social responsibility. | 1 |
| P4 | 4) Act with innovative and creative thinking when establishing a new business and can perform basic activities such as risk taking, finding resources, making market analysis, preparing a business plan for the sustainability of the business. | 1 |
| P5 | 5) Can research and analyse information related to the field of business administration and can set operational, tactical and strategic goals according to the results obtained. | 3 |
| P6 | 6) With the awareness that the learning process continues throughout life, can follow scientific and technological developments related to businesses and can critically evaluate and apply them for their own organisation. | 3 |
| P7 | 7) Can work effectively in interdisciplinary work or multicultural teams, take responsibility, take initiative, transfer information to teammates, work for common goals by cooperating with team members. | 3 |
| P8 | 8) To be able to establish effective written and oral communication with colleagues and all internal and external stakeholders of businesses, in the language of learning and at least one foreign language, and to be able to conduct relations. | 1 |
| P9 | 9) Applies the activities carried out in the field of business administration in line with the awareness of professional ethics, social responsibility, universal and cultural values | 1 |
| P10 | 10) To be able to evaluate the social and legal consequences of the applications related to all the basic functions of businesses. | 1 |
| P11 | 11) Can effectively use, report and interpret the information systems needed in the field of business administration. | 1 |
| P12 | İşletme uygulamalarını değerlendirerek, mevcut uygulamaların sürekli iyileştirilmesi için alanında yetkin ve yeterli sayıda çalışan istihdam edilmesini, eğitilmesini ve işe devam etmelerini sağlar. | 1 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Analyzes financial statements to assess the company's performance and risk status on a case-by-case basis. | P.1.42 | 1 |
| O2 | Calculates and evaluates the feasibility of investment projects using case studies. | P.2.43 | 1 |
| O3 | Develops solutions for working capital and cash management issues. | P.6.8 | 1 |
| O4 | Analyses the impact of capital structure and dividend policy decisions on firm value. | P.5.39 | 1 |
| O5 | Effectively communicates financial analysis results through group work and presentations. | P.8.17 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Case Study Methodology |
| 2 | Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis |
| 3 | Cash Flow Management and Financial Planning |
| 4 | Capital Budgeting Techniques |
| 5 | Risk and Uncertainty Analysis in Investment Projects |
| 6 | Working Capital Management |
| 7 | Cost of Capital and Firm Valuation |
| 8 | Capital Structure Decisions and Financial Leverage |
| 9 | Dividend Policy and Profit Distribution |
| 10 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) |
| 11 | International Financial Management and Exchange Rate Risk |
| 12 | Financial Distress and Restructuring |
| 13 | Case Study Presentations and General Review I |
| 14 | Case Study Presentations and General Review II |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Okka, O. (2013). Finansal yönetim: Örnek olayları ve örnek çözümleri. Nobel. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P5 | P6 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Analyzes financial statements to assess the company's performance and risk status on a case-by-case basis. | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| O2 | Calculates and evaluates the feasibility of investment projects using case studies. | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| O3 | Analyses the impact of capital structure and dividend policy decisions on firm value. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| O4 | Develops solutions for working capital and cash management issues. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| O5 | Effectively communicates financial analysis results through group work and presentations. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |