Masters in Finance

Fall Semester 

MFIN 850 Accounting & Financial Statement Analysis – 3 Credit 
Covers the basic concepts of financial accounting, preparation and analysis of financial statements, current and fixed assets, debt-equity structure, and ratio analysis. Focuses on how financial statements are interpreted by finance professionals and the evaluation of companies' financial performance.

MFIN  851 Corporate Finance – 3  Credit (Evrim Akdoğu)
Examines fundamental financial topics such as balance sheet and income statement analysis, time value of money, cash flow valuation, capital investment decisions, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). Advanced topics such as cost of debt-equity, dividend policy, and risk management are also covered.

MFIN 860 Quantitative Methods – 3 Credit (Bünyamin Önal)
Explores the financial applications of quantitative methods such as probability theory, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and panel data models. Discusses the role and limitations of econometric techniques in financial data analysis.

MFIN 861 Investments – 3 Credit (A. Doruk Günaydın)
Covers topics such as the structure of financial markets, stock and bond valuation, portfolio management, risk-return analysis, and the role of derivatives in risk management. Fundamental and technical analysis methods are also discussed.

MFIN 862 Derivatives and Risk Management – 3 Credit (Yiğit Atılgan)
Examines the pricing of derivative products such as futures, options, and swap contracts, and their use in risk management. Advanced strategies such as the Black-Scholes model, delta hedging, and portfolio insurance are also covered.

Spring Semester 

MFIN 832 Special Topics in Finance I  - 3 Credit
This course provides students with a theoretical and practical perspective by examining current and special topics in finance in depth. Students are expected to analyze the past, present, and future of selected topics and develop their own research agendas.

MFIN 853 Financing and Valuation – 3 Credit
Focusing on the details of corporate finance, this course covers critical topics such as corporate financing decisions, optimal capital structure, and firm valuation. Valuation techniques such as DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) are supported by case studies and practical applications.

MFIN 859 Economics for Managers – 3 Credit (Ata Bertay)

This course examines the impact of macroeconomic and microeconomic principles on the business world, aiming to equip students with economic analysis and critical thinking skills. Focuses on the economic foundations of competitive environments.

MFIN 800 Graduation Project – 0 Credit

Students prepare a capstone project on a topic of their choice. The project is completed under the guidance of a faculty member, and a final report is submitted to fulfill the program completion requirement.

The following elective courses are provided to give candidates a preliminary idea of the courses offered in the program. The list of elective courses, which may be updated annually, generally includes courses regularly offered in the program.
 

MFIN 806 Behavioral Finance  -  1.5 Credit
Behavioral finance examines the psychological biases and irrational behaviors that influence people's financial decisions. This course is supported by case studies and practical examples to understand investor behavior and explain market inefficiencies.

MFIN 807 Venture Capital and Private Equity   -   3 Credit (Bertan Karaimer)
Covers the fundamentals of venture capital and private equity investments, growth capital, leveraged buyouts, and venture capital. The growth of private equity markets and investment strategies are discussed in detail.

MFIN 813 Money & Banking   -   1.5 Credit
Focusing on macroeconomics and the role of financial institutions, this course examines the functioning of the banking industry and financial markets.

MFIN 817 Machine Learning Applications in Finance   -   3 Credit
Covers financial data analysis, portfolio optimization, and asset pricing using Python programming and machine learning algorithms. Techniques such as logistic regression, artificial neural networks, and decision trees are taught through practical applications.

MFIN 852 Valuation, Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring – 1.5 Credit
Covers company valuation techniques, merger and acquisition processes, and leveraged buyouts (LBO). Develops analytical and strategic decision-making skills.

MFIN 858 Global Financial Markets – 1.5 Credit
Examines global financial instruments such as foreign exchange markets, international capital flows, and futures. Also covers foreign exchange risk management and financial crises.

MFIN 877 Financial Technologies   -  3 Credit
Explores technological transformations in financial services such as the FinTech ecosystem, blockchain technology, open banking, and digital banking. New business models and regulations are also examined.

MFIN 899 Wealth Management  -  1.5 Credit
Covers topics such as portfolio management, asset allocation, and alternative investment strategies. Practical wealth management techniques for individual and institutional investors are taught.

BAN 807 Financial Analytics  -  3 Credit
Examines statistical and machine learning tools used in financial decision-making processes. Focuses on complex data analysis and algorithms.