BA4841 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INTEGRATION
| Course Code: | 3124841 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. İLKAY ŞENDENİZ YÜNCÜ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims in developing an understanding of key issues in international financial integration. We discuss determinants, measures, benefits and costs of financial integration. Impacts of financial integration on investment and external financing are among the topics of this course. Moreover, this course aims at assessing the link between financial integration and economic growth in different economies. The course intends to focus on not only the theories but also the empirics of the subjects that will be argued.
Course Content
This course aims in developing an understanding of key issues in international financial integration. We discuss determinants, measures, benefits and costs of financial integration. Impacts of financial integration on investment and external financing are among the topics of this course. Moreover, this course aims at assessing the link between financial integration and economic growth in different economies. The course intends to focus on not only the theories but also the empirics of the subjects that will be argued.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Course Specific Skills:
- Demonstrate an understanding on the notion of international financial integration.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the financial integration and the real economy.
- Realize the empirical support for the theory of financial integration and economic growth relationship.
Discipline Specific Skills:
- Interpret the effects of international financial integration to economic growth.
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of literature and concepts on international financial integration.
- Understand research methodologies, analyze results and interpret empirical findings.
Personal and Key Skills:
- Develop critical reading and writing skills.
- Develop communication and presentation skills.
- Opportunity to participate in discussions.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution