ECTS - Financial Econometrics
Financial Econometrics (FNCE518) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Econometrics | FNCE518 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 
| Pre-requisite Course(s) | 
|---|
| N/A | 
| Course Language | Turkish | 
|---|---|
| Course Type | Elective Courses | 
| Course Level | Social Sciences Master's Degree | 
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face | 
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. | 
| Course Lecturer(s) |  | 
| Course Objectives | This course introduces a comprehensive set of techniques used in financial econometrics and practical applications of these techniques. The course aims to create an econometric background that can help students to analyze a financial data set | 
| Course Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course; 
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| Course Content | The use of statistical techniques and econometric theory in the solution of financial problems, building financial models, estimation of volatility, capital asset pricing, portfolio allocation, risk adjusted returns. | 
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finansal Ekonometri ve İstatistiğe Giriş | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 2 | Key Features of Financial Time Series | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 3 | Probability Distributions and Descriptive Statistics of Financial Variables | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 4 | Skotastik Süreçler ve Özellikleri | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 5 | Regression Analysis and Basic Estimation Methods | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 6 | Regression in Finance: Financial Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 7 | Simple Regression - Multivariate Regression | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Intervals | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 10 | Dummy Independent Variable Models | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 11 | Linear Time Series | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 12 | Autoregressive (AR) Processes | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 13 | Unit Root and Stability Analysis in Financial Time Series | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 14 | Non-Stable Processes: Deterministic Trend and Stochastic Trend | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 15 | VAR Models and Granger Causality Analysis | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 16 | Fake Regression, Cointegration, Error Correction Models | Related chapters of the course book | 
| 17 | Sınav Öncesi Genel Tekrar | |
| 18 | Final Exam | 
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Nilgün Çil Yavuz (2018). Finansal Ekonometri | 
|---|---|
| 1. Nilgün Çil Yavuz (2018). Finansal Ekonometri | |
| 2. Svetlozar Rachev ve Teo Jasic (2007). Financial Econometrics: From Basics to Advanced Modeling Techniques | |
| 2. Svetlozar Rachev ve Teo Jasic (2007). Financial Econometrics: From Basics to Advanced Modeling Techniques | |
| 3. Cheng F Lee (2014). Handbook of Financial Econometrics and Statistics | |
| 3. Cheng F Lee (2014). Handbook of Financial Econometrics and Statistics | 
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade | 
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - | 
| Laboratory | - | - | 
| Application | - | - | 
| Field Work | - | - | 
| Special Course Internship | - | - | 
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - | 
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 25 | 
| Presentation | - | - | 
| Project | - | - | 
| Report | - | - | 
| Seminar | - | - | 
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 | 
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 | 
| Toplam | 3 | 95 | 
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Final Work | 100 | 
| Total | 100 | 
Course Category
| Core Courses | X | 
|---|---|
| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses | 
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Integrates the knowledge acquired in their undergraduate field with business administration and uses them in conjunction. | |||||
| 2 | Possesses knowledge of research methods and techniques and is able to apply them. | |||||
| 3 | Produces creative and constructive solutions in cases of uncertainty and complexity in the field of business administration. | |||||
| 4 | Comprehends the fundamental concepts and core functions of business administration at an advanced level. | |||||
| 5 | Plans and manages activities aimed at the professional development of subordinates in projects and professional activities within their field. | |||||
| 6 | Generates innovative and creative ideas and is able to implement them. | |||||
| 7 | Independently carries out a study using their knowledge in the field of business administration and takes responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professional groups in the field. | |||||
| 8 | Has the ability to access scientific knowledge in business administration, follow current literature, critically evaluate and apply it. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates knowledge related to the field of business administration effectively through oral, written, and visual means. | |||||
| 10 | Demonstrates awareness of professional ethics, environmental sensitivity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cultural, societal, and universal values. | |||||
| 11 | Works effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, takes responsibility, performs risk analysis, adapts to change, thinks critically, and takes initiative in problem-solving. | |||||
| 12 | . | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 | 
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 | 
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 15 | 15 | 
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 | 
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 | 
| Total Workload | 126 | ||
