About the Program
The master’s degree in accounting and finance is aimed to prepare students for careers as accountants, auditors, financial executives, consultants and lecturers. It also provides theoretical, conceptual, technical, and practical knowledge for managing the financial functioning of all organizations: financial or non-financial, private or public, large or small, profit-oriented or non-profit. The core accounting and finance courses must be completed prior to enrolling in the technical elective courses. The thesis can only be taken upon successful completion of the core accounting and finance courses and the technical elective courses. Each semester, students can enroll in a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 courses. Students who lack adequate foundation in basic accounting/finance courses are required to successfully complete the following courses (non-credit) before proceeding with the accounting and finance master’s program.
Education Opportunities
Our program does not only focus on the theories of accounting and finance but also helps students to deepen their understanding of the inner workings of the accounting and finance sector in the real world. Department staff see the necessity of improving and introducing modern teaching techniques such as term projects and practical application of knowledge and skills that provide opportunities for students to follow the latest developments in the worldwide capital market. During the finance lab classes our students will observe real life data that will help them to know how the mechanisms of global financial markets work; students will also have an experience in analyzing financial data. So, upon the completion of this program, our students will be able to confidently invest in the market and manage their funds successfully.
Career Areas
Upon successful completion of the program, our students will be able to tackle the adversity of the accounting and finance sector such as accountancy, management advice, audit, internal control, financial analysis, insurance and assurance with an excellent grasp in the field. They will also gain skills which will help them to be employed in global or national financial institutions. Students will also have a personal understanding on how the accounting and finance sector actually operates, and this will give them an edge over others in their respective fields. On the other hand, our program also prepares our students to excel academically and pursue an academic career by completing our Ph.D. program.
Contact
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr
Compulsory Courses
First Semester
COST ACCOUNTING
Course code
ACFN503Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
In this course, the development, interpretation, and use of relevant cost behavior, control, and tractability concepts for management planning, controlling and decision making are emphasized. This course focuses on corporate decision-making skills for managers by concentrating on the concepts and practices of managerial accounting. The emphasis is on building a general framework for choosing among alternative cost systems for operational control and product cost and profitability measurement. The course covers recent conceptual and analytical developments in the area of management accounting, including study of modern and relevant planning, control techniques and their underlying concepts as applied to various functional areas within the firm, and performance evaluation
PORTFOLIO THEORY AND EQUITY ANALYSIS
Course code
ACFN505Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of portfolio management concepts such as Markowitz Portfolio Selection Process, Efficient Frontiers, Capital Asset Pricing Model and Arbitrage Pricing Theory. This course will enhance the student’s critical thinking as well as knowledge of specific techniques in the investment process, the global market investment decision, efficient capital market, stock market inefficiencies (anomalies), behavioral finance, variables that forecast stock returns, quantitative optimization methods based on stock return forecasting models and mean-variance analysis, equity style management, transaction costs, quantitative optimization methods based on stock return forecasting models and mean-variance analysis and measuring the performance of active portfolio managers.
ELECTIVE
Course code
ACFN5X1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
SEÇMELİ
ELECTIVE
Course code
ACFN5X2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
SEÇMELİ
Second Semester
SEMINAR
Course code
ACFN590Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
4
Seminar presentation and group discussions on selected topics related to the Accounting program.
ELECTIVE
Course code
ACFN5X3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
SEÇMELİ
ELECTIVE
Course code
ACFN5X4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
SEÇMELİ
ELECTIVE
Course code
ACFN5X5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
SEÇMELİ
Third Semester
THESIS
Course code
ACFN500Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
60
Supervised independent research on a topic agreed between the student and the supervisor (a Faculty member) and approved by the Administrative Committee of the Institute.
Elective Courses
RESEARCH METHODS
Course code
ACFN515Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
Through theoretical and field based application of modern techniques, this course provides an opportunity for participants to enhance their knowledge in research as well as equipping them to undertake effective research in their respective disciplines. This course will equip our students with the necessary knowledge of variety methods of qualitative data collection and analysis, give practical experience of research and enable them to design and undertake on how to conduct a research paper, projects and /or thesis in future. Through a designed lectures, readings, class and field-based practical SPSS offers both a theoretical and practical introduction to qualitative research. It covers a good selection of the most commonly used qualitative technique. Also, it covers the basic quantitative analysis techniques like; Regression analysis. The module is committed to provide students with ‘hands on' experience of using the techniques as the best means to ensure effective learning.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS
Course code
ACFN504Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
This course is organized to help students to analyze and interpret the financial statements. Students will use the financial statements to decide the capital structure and solvency, profitability and liquidity positions of companies. This course will also teach students comparative analysis, vertical analysis, trend analysis, and ratio analysis to perform the analysis of financial statements. On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of: Measuring and Estimating Costs, Accrual-based Versus Cash-flow-based Performance Measures, Cost of Capital, Credit Analysis, Growth Analysis, Decision Making, vertical analysis, trend analysis, and ratio analysis to perform the analysis of financial statements and Valuation and Accounting Quality.
INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT
Course code
ACFN514Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
Develops an understanding of the models and concepts of profitable investing, relying on theoretical development and consideration of observed pricing, market, and participant behavior. Examines the markets through which investment funds are channeled and the motivations of the investing and borrowing communities.On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding on: how securities are Traded, Mutual funds and other investment companies, Global Financial Instruments, Efficient Diversification, The efficient market hypothesis, Intentional investing, Taxes. Inflation, and investment Strategies, Investors and the investment process, Behavioral Finance and Technical analysis. Examines the markets through which investment funds are channeled and the motivations of the investing and borrowing communities.
AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES
Course code
ACFN509Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of basic auditing concepts, and teach them the requirements of an audit and assurance system. International auditing standards and the audit procedures will also be analyzed. This course will also provide the detailed knowledge regarding the audit cycle needed to perform a basic accounting audit. On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of: An Introduction to assurance and financial statement auditing, The financial statement auditing environment, Audit planning, types of audit tests and materiality, Risk assessment, Evidence and documentation, Internal control in a financial statement audit, Auditing internal control over financial reporting and Audit sampling e.t.c..
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Course code
ACFN507Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
This course will provide basic knowledge regarding the international financial reporting standards. Each standard and the concepts within the standards will be analyzed in a detailed way. Students will have the ability to analyze the uniformity of reporting from the international perspectives. Which is describing the organizational structure of the key in setting IFRSs, describe the purpose of a conceptual framework-who uses it and why, explain the qualitative characteristics that make information in financial statement useful, discuss the going concern assumption underlying the preparation of financial statements, define the basic elements in financial statement-assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses, distinguish between alternative bases for measuring the element of financial statements, and outline concepts of capital
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTS
Course code
ACFN516Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
Solving issues relating to financial management has become a big problem in our contemporary world for financial managers. To make a difference, this course is purposefully designed to facilitate students’ ability to synthesize and incorporate presented tools into flexible model for curtailing the long existing problem of financial managers. On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of: Project Analysis and Evaluation, Some Lessons from Capital Market History, Return, Risk and the Security Market Line, Cost of Capital, Raising Capital, Financial Leverage and Capital Structure Policy, Dividends and Dividend Policy, Short Term Finance and Planning, Cash and Liquidity Management and Credit and Inventory Management.
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
Course code
ACFN501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
This course provides students with the tools necessary to succeed in the modern world of accounting. The emphasis throughout the course is on financial accounting concepts and on the application of those concepts to problems arising in both business and nonbusiness organizations. On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of: Introduction to Business Combinations and the Conceptual Framework, Accounting for Business Combinations, Consolidated Financial Statements, Allocation and Depreciation of Differences Between Implied and Book Values, Elimination of Unrealized Profit on Inter-company Sales of Inventory, Elimination of Unrealized Gains or Losses on Inter-company Sales of Property and Equipment, Changes in Ownership Interest and Inter-company Bond Holdings and Miscellaneous Topics-Consolidated Financial Statements and Insolvency-Liquidation and Reorganization.
FINANCIAL THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
Course code
ACFN508Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
This course provides an introduction for fundamentals of finance. Students will be introduced with the interpretation of financial statements; the valuation of distant cash flows; the valuation of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds and options; and the financing and investment decisions of firms. This course will also teach students about the operations of the companies from the side of a consultant or investor. On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of: Financial Statements, Taxes and Cash Flows, Working with Financial Statements, Long Term Financial Planning and Growth, Time Value of Money, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Interest Rates and Bond Valuation, Stock Valuation, NPV and Other Investment Criteria and Making Capital Investment Decisions
MODERN THEORY OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Course code
INBA502Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
This course discusses financial governance and explains how financial markets and institutions complement each other. It also identifies the economic forces work within financial systems and explores how they determine system organization.This course also offers a theoretical survey of financial activity and its application to numerous practical situations. Course also explains both static financial system organization and the dynamics of financial system evolution. After the completion of this course students will have detailed information regarding the following topics; Financial System Functions, Financial System Governance, Financial System Organization and Change, Market versus Nonmarket Governance, Market Governance,Intermediation and Internal Governance, Terms of Deals, Pricing Stocks and Bonds, Pricing Derivatives by Arbitrage, Markets with Impediments to Arbitrage Securities, Bond and Mortgage Markets, Markets for Trading Risks, Exchange Rates and Markets, Marketable Securities Portfolios, Nonmarketable Securities Portfolios, Principles of Intermediation, Management Practice: Domestic Institutions, International Banking and Banking Markets.
SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
Course code
ACFN502Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of Managerial Accounting which is concerned with providing both financial and non-financial information to managers. Also, this course will help to prepare students with an overview of analyzing firm performance for a certain period of time and making decisions regarding their performance. This course will include the main issues covered Activity Based Costing, Time Driven Activity Based Costing, Quality Cost, Just-in-Time System, Theory of Constraints, and Balanced Scorecard. Students will have the ability to use cost and managerial accounting data in a decision making process.
BANK MANAGEMENT
Course code
INBA507Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0
This course is an introduction to the modern theory of banking and financial intermediation. Despite their long history and importance, banks do not easily fit into the models that economists typically use. It will examine different modelling approaches, with an emphasis on models based on asymmetric information. We will also study theories of financial instability and regulatory response to instability. After the completion of this course students will have detailed information regarding the following topics; Banking and the Financial Services Industry, Government Policies and Regulation, Analyzing Bank Performance, Managing Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense, The Performance of Nontraditional Banking Companies, Pricing Fixed-Income Securities, Managing Interest Rate Risk: Earnings Sensitivity, Managing Interest Rate Risk: Duration Gap and Economic Value of Equity, Using Derivatives to Manage Interest Rate Risk, Funding the Bank, Managing Liquidity, The Effective Use of Capital, Overview of Credit Policy and Loan Characteristics, Evaluating Commercial Loan Requests and Managing Credit Risk, Evaluating Consumer Loans, Managing the Investment Portfolio and Global Banking Activities.
ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE
Course code
ACFN584Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0
The aim of the course is to analyze the primary issues in modern corporate financial theory and practice. The focus will be on the corporate practice (corporate financial policies) that will create value and maximize the wealth of shareholders. We will be concerned with what financial managers do and why, and how the theory of finance explains these behaviors. The course is designed in line with the subject topics covered in the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Exam (Level I). The course studies the essentials of corporate finance with basic theories. It covers time value of money, financial statement analysis, valuing stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, capital structure decisions and cost of capital estimation.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS
Course code
ACFN512Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
This course develops the principles of international finance to gain an understanding of exchange rate dynamics, international financial flows, and recent events in both developed and emerging economies. The main topics are exchange rates, interest rates, and the derivatives (contingent claims). On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding on: options markets, options Valuation, Future markets, Bond prices and Yields, Managing Bond. Monetary Authorities, Risk in investing Mortgages and Financial crises,Equity markets, Commercial banking ,Regulation of banks. Monetary Policy , Money Markets, Capital Markets, Supply and Demand for loanable funds and exchange rates, interest rates, and the derivatives (contingent claims).
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS & BANKING
Course code
INBA503Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
The aim of the class is to provide you with an understanding of the financial system and the roles and functions of financial markets and institutions. A particular emphasis is placed on understanding the roles of intermediaries such as banks and investment firms. Will develops an understanding of the various characteristics and roles of fixed income, equity, and foreign exchange markets. While some attention will be given to the global nature of financial markets will be widely discussed. This class aims to equip you with an awareness and understanding of financial markets and institutions in the context of the global economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role and contribution of the banking sector. This class covers the reasons for, and nature of, of financial markets and institutions with a particular focus on banking, the global nature of these markets and their regulation.
INVESTMENT APPRAISAL
Course code
ACFN519Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0
This course is devoted to the techniques of cost-benefit analysis of investment projects. The course covers both the analytical techniques as well as their practical applications in decision-making. The course topics will cover financial modeling of investment projects, alternative investment criteria, the role of discounting the time value of money, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies in project appraisal, sensitivity analysis and maintaining consistency between real and nominal prices, inflation rates, exchange rates and interest rates. It will also cover how to determine the optimal scale and timing of investments and how to construct income statements and balance sheets from cash flow projections.
COST-BASED MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING
Course code
ACFN506Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
This course will provide students with practical knowledge of cost and managerial accounting systems. These systems are used by organization to analyze their product costs and internal cost structures, and provide other pertinent information used in management decision making. This course will cover fundamentals of cost management, service department and joint cost allocation, performance measurement to support business strategy, business unit performance measurement, transfer pricing, fundamentals of variance analysis, master budget flexible budget; absorption and variable costing; short and long-term costing decisions, break even analysis and volume analysis; and capacity management. The pre-requisite for this course is the core course in cost accounting titled “ACC 503 Cost Accounting”.
MONETARY POLICY AND ROLE OF CENTRAL BANK
Course code
INBA501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Financial Markets, Banking, and Monetary Policy provides a comprehensive introduction to the financial system, including the markets, institutions, and mechanisms of finance, as well as the role of the central bank and monetary policy. The economic principles underlying finance are woven through the chapters, and the course includes an insightful introduction into the causes of and responses to the recent financial crisis. After the completion of this course students will have detailed information regarding the following topics; Overview of the Financial System, The Special Role of Commercial Banks, The Pricing of Financial Assets, Factors Affecting Yields, Principles of Portfolio Selection and Efficient Markets, The Money Market, The Bond Market, Securitization, The Mortgage Market, The Equity Market, Central Banking and the Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy: The Basics, Monetary Policy: Challenges Faced by Policymakers.
RESEARCH METHODS
Course code
SOSC501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
Students learn the scientific methods and techniques and develop their competence to evaluate research and prepare research projects. The basis of scientific research, scientific method, quantitative and qualitative research, problem statement, literature review, hypothesis, assumption, limitations, definitions, sampling methods, data collection (validity, reliability, item analysis, questionnaire development procedures, observation, interview), quantitative research methods (descriptive studies, correlational research, casual research, experimental research, single-case studies, meta-analysis), qualitative research (content analysis, case studies, action research, narrative research), reporting (organizing a scientific writing, parts of a scientific writing, general writing rules, showing the source in the text, preparing the list of resources). Students make scientific research about a subject that is related to their fields.
ACCOUNTING I
Course code
ACFN211Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
6
This course is an introduction to the financial statement which contains theory, practice and application of accounting principles. The objective of this course is to achieve a strong foundation of accounting principle and to ensure the students understand the process of classifying, reporting, evaluating and interpreting financial information. Accounting helps students build a foundation upon which they’ll continue to learn and grow in their study. By the completion of the course the students should be able to do the following: 1-Identify the steps in accounting cycle, 2- Interpret and record the business transactions, 3-Classify the similar transactions into useful reports, 4- Summarize and communicate information to decision makers.
DATA ANALYSIS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN531Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
data analysis
ECONOMETRICES
Course code
ECON503Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
BUSINESS FINANCE
Course code
ACFN203Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
6
The material covered in this course can be summed up as a “Guide Book for New entrepreneurs”. It has seven basic objectives: to introduce the business environment as an important factor in the birth and survival of new businesses, to emphasize the importance of the business idea, to familiarize the student with the sources of initial capital, to review the basic financial tables and tools, to have the student draw up and write his own realistic business plan, and to acquaint the student with the procedures linking businesses with banks and other institutions of the financial markets, help to prepare students with a conceptual frame work for understanding and analyzing decision took by management.
MONETARY AND FINANCIAL THEORY
Course code
ECON509Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ADVANCED MICROECONOMIC THEORY
Course code
ECON501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
TECHNIQUES FOR STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Course code
BUSN595Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Course code
ACFN204Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
6
This is a two pronged course. The first part covers analyses of the time value of money. This part includes illustrations with specific reference to current cases regarding the management of cash. The second part deals with the procedures and instruments that prevail in the relationship between the firm and money and capital markets. Particular attention is devoted to the stock exchange including regulations pertaining to initial public offerings and listings. Also, this course will give the students detailed information about capital budgeting, capital market line, security market line, risk and return, cost of capital, financial leverage and capital structure policy (i.e. long-term financial policy) and short-term financial planning.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Course code
ECON520Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
This course introduces the concept of sustainable development at different geographical scales (local, national and international). It aims to explore the origin, goals, and challenges of sustainable development. The course will begin by analyzing the history of development and globalization projects using a cross-cultural perspective that considers social and environmental impacts outlining some key challenges, including reduction of poverty and sustaining the earth’s ecological integrity. As such, it deals with production, distribution, and consumption of natural resources as the principal determinants of sustainable development. The degree to which global market capitalism, subsistence, and other production systems have been, or currently are, sustainable over the long term will be explored. Moreover, environmental assessment policies and tools, indicators of sustainable development, and related social institutions are considered.
RESEARCH METHODS
Course code
EMNT525Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0
This course is designed to be a background pass to graduate studies. The ability to formulate a research question, finding the data relevant to research questions, analyze those data, and presentation of research findings are skills that will be acquired through this course. Scientific thinking skills and methods of research, using library and online archives, experimental design, and presenting quantitative data are modules covered within the scope of this course. Scientific communication, writing research proposals, scientific reporting and thesis writing are also supported. Conference presentations, time management in research projects, ethical issues, plagiarism and skills of working in a group and networking are also highlighted throughout the semester.
RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Course code
HOMM509Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN517Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ACCOUNTING-II
Course code
ACFN212Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
6
Students will develop advanced skills that build upon those acquired in Accounting I. Additional accounting skills such as reconciling uncollectible accounts, calculating depreciation on assets, interpreting financial information, and calculating notes and interest will be developed. Computerized accounting will again be incorporated as an essential tool where resources are available. On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge on how to prepare a bank reconciliation, record merchandising activities in perpetual and periodic inventory systems, account for uncollected receivables, account for marketable securities, calculate depreciation for tangible fixed assets using different depreciation methods, account for short-term and long-term liabilities and stockholder’s equity.
AUDITING I
Course code
ACFN421Credit
0Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6
AUDITING I
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Course code
BUSN521Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Course code
BUSN532Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course is concerned with helping managers identify, select and implement strategies that would make their organizations more competitive in the marketplace. These strategies encompass decisions such as which "products" their firm offers and chooses not to offer, by the markets it seeks to serve and not serve, by the competitors it chooses to compete with and to avoid, and the level of vertical and horizontal integration it considers as optimal for all of its stakeholders. Specific ways to compete in the chosen "markets" will usually be characterized by one or more functional strategies such as product line strategy, positioning strategy, pricing strategy, distribution strategy, segmentation strategy, manufacturing strategy, information technology strategy, and global strategy. The intent of this course is to provide decision makers with concepts, methods and procedures by which they can improve the quality of their strategic (marketing management) decision-making.
PRODUCTION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
Course code
EMNT501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0
The course aims to analysis of some specific problem areas within the context of planning and scheduling of production activities. Also the course give the information related definition, formulation and available solution procedures for aggregate planning and lot sizing. It includes scheduling in manufacturing systems, scheduling in service systems, design and operation of scheduling systems. Students in this course will learn fundamental problem areas of production planning and control and, the relation between planning and control activities. At the end of this course student will be able to define of Production Planning and Control Concepts, decide forecasting and evaluate the forecasting methods, decide lot size of a single item with deterministic and constant demand, compute total cost of an inventory policy and solve lot sizing problems under resource constraint with multiple items.
BUSINESS FINANCE
Course code
BUSN345Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
ECONOMETRICS
Course code
ECON503Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
PROJECT FINANACE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN637Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course will teach students how to analyze and manage the risks of major investment projects through project financing techniques. The risk management techniques will include the study of modern international project financing and security arrangements. The design and application of real options will be applied in the evaluation of investment projects. The course will also cover both the theory as well as applications of the theories to various projects. The students will be required to complete several computer-based assignments.
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