Statistical and Econometric tools used in financial research and decision making. Topics covered include probability theory, random variables, mathematical expectations, distributions of random variables, distributions used in financial research, sampling, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, estimation theory, and simple linear and multiple linear regression models. Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical and econometric techniques to problems in financial economics.
An introduction to the fundamental financial issues of the corporation. Topics covered include basic concepts of debt and equity sources of financing and valuation; capital budgeting methods; cash flow forecasting and risk analysis; and the cost of capital. The course introduces a rigorous analysis of firm's capital structure and dividend policies, and supplements this with an overview of the real-world considerations, constraints and risks facing managers.
An analysis of capital markets and financial instruments. Topics include fundamental principles and theories of financial asset pricing, asset valuation, risk measurement, risk-return tradeoff, and portfolio design, as well as an introduction to the main financial markets, their organization and functional characteristics.
Topics will be announced when offered.
Introduction to the time value of money and discounted cash flow analysis; coverage of financial decisions to maximize the value of the firms equity: valuation of assets, liabilities, and common equity; capital budgeting decisions; opportunity cost of capital; risk and return.
Firm behavior in imperfectly competitive markets. How firms acquire and maintain market power. Welfare consequences of market power. Strategic interactions among firms, and the role of government competition policy. Basic theoretical models of industrial economics: Bertrand and Cournot competition, collusion, advertising, innovation, and international trade.
Analysis of strategic interactions that commonly arise in economic, business, political, and judicial arenas. A systematic introduction to game theory and some of its applications, such as market competition, technological races, auctions, party competition for votes, and bargaining.
Analysis of strategic interactions that commonly arise in economic, business, political, and judicial arenas. A systematic introduction to game theory and some of its applications, such as market competition, technological races, auctions, party competition for votes, and bargaining.
Topics will be announced when offered.
Fundamental concepts and analytical tools of microeconomic theory as applied to managerial decision making. Demand, supply and equilibrium in a competitive market. Market equilibrium in monopolistic and oligopolistic markets; markets with network externalities; behavior under conditions of asymmetric information.
Focuses on understanding the broader macroeconomic and global environment in which managers make their decisions. Basic national income accounting, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, determination of exchange rates and international aspects of macroeconomics.
Basic concepts of information technology, building information systems for problem solving; implications of information management for competitiveness; future directions in information systems.
Basic concepts of information technology, building information systems for problem solving; implications of information management for competitiveness; future directions in information systems.
Leveraging digital technologies for value creation; Innovation; Digital disruption and the digital vortex; The digital business transformation journey: the " why'', ·' what", and " how" of digital transformation; Digitally enabled business models; Digital business agility; Executing a digital business strategy; Leadership in the digital age.
Introduce collective leadership, creativity and systemic solutions to address complex and interrelated problems cutting across disciplines, departments and organizations. Based on organizational learning and system theory perspectives, interactive and experiential course develops skills to lead multi-stakeholder social innovations for pioneering a more sustainable economy and society.
Psychology in the workplace includes issues related to psychological testing and measurement in the following processes: employee selection and placement, talent management, performance management, program evaluation in organizational interventions, return on investment in training and development activities; psychological processes in employee health and well-being (stress, burnout, work-family conflict); employee attitudes, including job satisfaction, commitment, organizational citizenship behavior; and psychological processes in interpersonal phenomena including leadership, motivation, teamwork, and communication.
Topics will be announced when offered.
History of social entrepreneurship. New developments and approaches in the social entrepreneurship field. Theories of Social Entrepreneurship. Examples of various social enterprises around the world. Challenges and opportunities facing social entrepreneurs. Social entrepreneurship in Türkiye.
In this course, the students learn how new business are created and developed. The course consists of three modules. In the first module, the students learn how to create new business ideas, evaluate the extent to which their business ideas are true opportunities, form effective entrepreneurial teams and craft partnership agreements. In the second module, the students learn how to formulate business strategies, marketing strategies, and business models of new ventures. Finally, the third module will help students develop their financial plan and learn basics of entrepreneurial finance including valuation and term sheet negotiation. This course offers learning benefits to students who are willing to form a no-tech, low-tech, or high-tech firm, work for young entrepreneurial firms, or pursue a career as a risk capitalist such as a venture capitalist or an angel investor.
In this course, the students learn how new business are created and developed. The course consists of three modules. In the first module, the students learn how to create new business ideas, evaluate the extent to which their business ideas are true opportunities, form effective entrepreneurial teams and craft partnership agreements. In the second module, the students learn how to formulate business strategies, marketing strategies, and business models of new ventures. Finally, the third module will help students develop their financial plan and learn basics of entrepreneurial finance including valuation and term sheet negotiation. This course offers learning benefits to students who are willing to form a no-tech, low-tech, or high-tech firm, work for young entrepreneurial firms, or pursue a career as a risk capitalist such as a venture capitalist or an angel investor.
Entrepreneurship is creating something new and innovative with potential financial success in return. This course provides applied entrepreneurship know-how on the foundation, priorities, financing, finding the right employees, getting the word out, business development as well as entrepreneurial attributes such as commitment, determination, perseverance, goal oriented problem solving, team building. Teams of students will work on transforming an idea into a company which is ready for financing. Part of business success depends on understanding how relationships lead to other things. Hence, the course will also feature guest speakers from entrepreneurs and investors so that they share their successful as well as unsuccessful experiences which are often more valuable.
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive view of retail management. It follows an outline of global retailing with an emphasis on top players, different forms and channels of retail. The strategy of retailing begins with an overview and highlights the key elements of competitive advantage. These elements are then introduced and discussed individually in each chapter to provide a 360-degree view into retailing. Students will have an understanding of the components that can be seen and judged from outside ? value, location, product, service, and communication ? and an understanding of internal components ? technology, logistics and supplier relations.
Success and sustainability of family owned businesses. Unique dynamics and challenges that family businesses face as they move through their life cycles. Theoretical framework and fundamentals of the family enterprise and the key issues that concern business families. Real life family business situations and current global trends like technology and innovation in family firms.
Topics will be announced when offered.