BUS480 ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Course Code: | 3530480 |
| 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. YASEMİN M. UZGÖREN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate a complete understanding of the range of techniques employed in financial analysis.
- Discuss the principles and tools of financial analysis and methods and their application to assist
- management make its decisions. Analyze financial statements and value equity.
Course Content
The objective of the course is to provide the knowledge
and the skills necessary to take full advantage of
931financial reports and analysis. Starting with an
overview of financial accounting, the topics
that will be covered include financial statements, ratio
analysis, comparative analysis and the management of
operating funds.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be:
- Understand the main concepts of financial analysis.
- Identify techniques used in financial analysis.
- Apply techniques used in financial analysis.
- Implement tools in analyzing financial statements.
- Derive valuation of credit and equity.
- Distinguish between financing, investing, and operating activities’ analyses.
- Examine a firm’ cash flow and analyze its profitability.
- Investigate various ratios, credit and value equity.
- Acquire an ability to report financial analyses.
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