Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6İKT335Mathematical Finance2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course will teach how to make mathematical calculations on financial instruments. At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to effectively use important financial calculations such as interest calculations, annuities, debt repayments, internal and external discounts, bond, stock and stock valuation, and project valuation methods.
Course Content Percentage calculations, cost-profit-sales calculations, interest calculations, annuities, debt repayment, internal and external discounting, bond valuation, stock valuation, project valuation.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill-Practice, Problem Solving.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter Turgay BOZAN
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1.Ertuğrul Çetiner (2006). Ticari ve Mali Matematik, 3.B. Gazi Kitabevi 2. Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi. Diğer Kaynaklar 3. Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan (2008). Corporate Finance Fundamentals 8th ed. McGraw-Hill.
Course Notes -

Course Category
Field %100

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
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Ability to perform all mathematical calculations related to commercial
2 Ability to perform financial calculations and valuations

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Percentage Calculations - Ertuğrul Çetiner (2006). Ticari ve Mali Matematik, 3.B. Gazi Kitabevi , pages:5-10
2 Cost-profit-sales Calculation - Ertuğrul Çetiner (2006). Ticari ve Mali Matematik, 3.B. Gazi Kitabevi , pages:15-26
3 Interest Calculation - Ertuğrul Çetiner (2006). Ticari ve Mali Matematik, 3.B. Gazi Kitabevi , pages:51-60 Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 1-28.
4 Faiz Hesaplamaları - Ertuğrul Çetiner (2006). Ticari ve Mali Matematik, 3.B. Gazi Kitabevi , pages:51-60 Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 1-28.
5 Interest Calculations - Ertuğrul Çetiner (2006). Ticari ve Mali Matematik, 3.B. Gazi Kitabevi , pages:51-60 Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 1-28.
6 Quiz - -
7 Annuities and Their Applications - Ertuğrul Çetiner (2006). Ticari ve Mali Matematik, 3.B. Gazi Kitabevi , pages:187-196. Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 29-53
8 Mid-term Exam - -
9 Debt Redemption and sample applications - Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 55-70.
10 Project Evaluation methods and sample applications - Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 75-89.
11 Project Evaluation methods and sample applications - Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 75-89.
12 Stock Valuation and sample applications - Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 91-101.
13 Stock Valuation and sample applications - Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 91-101.
14 Bond Valuation and sample applications - Ramazan Aktaş, Ali Alp, Mete Doğanay ve Ekin Tokat (2007). Temel Finans Matematiği (Excel Uygulamalı), Gazi Kitabevi., pages: 105-124.
15 Final Exam - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 2 3 4 5 2 2 4 3 2 3 5
C1 4 2 3 4 5 2 2 4 3 2 3 5
C2 3 2 4 4 5 3 2 4 3 4 3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant