| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 7 | BA435 | SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SME) FINANCE | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Introduce basic concepts in corporate finance
Evaluate the effect of information asymmetry
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Course Content
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This course focuses on the main issues in SME finance regarding the challenges faced by SMEs and alternative options in access to finance. The course starts with reviewing basic terminology and theory in corporate finance and information economics. Following topics will be covered: Traditional banking system, informal finance for SMEs, Equity/Debt ratio and Modigliani Miller theorem, alternative forms of finance; microcredits, venture capital, angel finance, crowd funding.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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%20 Quiz
%20 Ogrenci Projesi
%20 Vize
%40 Final Sinavi
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Instructor Dr. Seyit Gokmen seyit.gokmen@agu.edu.tr
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Small and Medium Enterprises: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
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Course Category
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Social Sciences
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%20
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Field
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%80
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı
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1
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20
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Quiz/Küçük Sınav
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1
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20
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Proje/Çizim
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1
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20
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Final examination
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1
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40
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Total
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4
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Yazılı Sınav
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1
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20
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20
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Grup Sunumu
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1
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10
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10
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Grup Projesi
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1
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20
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20
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Proje
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1
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8
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8
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Okuma
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1
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10
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10
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Araştırma
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1
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10
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10
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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14
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3
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42
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Final Sınavı
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1
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30
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30
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
150
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Recognize the basics of corporate finance |
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| Explain the time value of money, risk and return. |
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| Describe information economics |
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| Discuss different funding options for SMEs |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
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Introduction and Time value of money, Risk and Return
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Modigliani & Miller Theorem
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Financial Distress, Managerial Incentives and Information
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Asymmetric Information Theory
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Capital Structure, Investor behavior
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Midterm Exam
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| 7 |
Active Learning Week
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Traditional banking system, relationship lending, other personal finance methods
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Long term Financing
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Crowdfunding
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Growth Prospects of SMEs
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Capital Budgeting
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Cost Accounting and Volume
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Course Evaluation
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Final Exam
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Recommended Optional Programme Components
| BA207 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE |
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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