GRADUATE SCHOOL
Financial Economics (Without Thesis)
GS 597 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Term Project
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GS 597
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Spring
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0
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0
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0
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2.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of the project is to help students progress their theoretical and practical knowledge and skills gained during the program. Preparing and presenting a project with an advisor, and finally submitting a written report let the students to understand and find out a practical ground for their knowledge gained through the courses. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Students prepare a research paper under guidance of faculty on current theories and topics. The student is responsible for finding a suitable topic and after approval of the topic by the advisor, will prepare a research outline. The term project will need to develop an analysis that is rooted in theoretical knowledge and existing applications from the related fields. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | First meeting with advisor | |
| 2 | Independent study | |
| 3 | Meet with advisor, Discuss potential topics | |
| 4 | Topic Proposal and Approval | |
| 5 | Independent study | |
| 6 | Develop research outline | |
| 7 | Independent study | |
| 8 | Independent study | |
| 9 | Meet with advisor to discuss literature review, methodology sections and field study | |
| 10 | Independent study | |
| 11 | Independent study | |
| 12 | Independent study | |
| 13 | Discuss draft of independent study with advisor | |
| 14 | Independent study | |
| 15 | Hand in the independent study to advisor | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Books, articles, theses, power point, presentations |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | TBA |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
1
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100
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
1
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75
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75
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
75
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To improve and deepen expertise in economics and finance. |
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| 2 | To be able to comprehend the interaction between economics, finance and related fields. |
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| 3 | To be able to apply the advanced level knowledge acquired in economics and finance. |
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| 4 | To be able to create new knowledge by combining the knowledge of finance and economics with the knowledge coming from other disciplines and be able to solve problems which requires expert knowledge by applying scientific methods. |
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| 5 | To be able to use computer programs needed in the fields of economics and finance as well as information and communication technologies in advanced levels. |
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| 6 | To be able to think analytically to identify problems in finance and economics and to be able to make policy recommendations in economics and finance based on scientific analysis of issues and problems. |
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| 7 | To be able to develop new strategic approaches for unexpected, complicated situations in finance and economics and take responsibility in solving it. |
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| 8 | To protect the social, scientific and ethical values at the data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages and to be able to institute and observe these values. |
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| 9 | To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge in finance and economics, to lead learning and carry out advanced level research independently. |
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| 10 | To be able to use a foreign language for both following scientific progress and for written and oral communication. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest