PUBLIC FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF358	PUBLIC FINANCE	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the ability to interpret the financial aspects of the public sector such as administrative structures, public budget and the activities of the public sector.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as definition and function of Public finance, public goods, Public expenditure analysis, Externality and taxation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the economic activities of public finance structure. (2)
Compare the types and characteristics of public incomes and expenses.(4)
Explain taxation types.(2)
Explain the relationship between budget and borrowing.(2)
Analyze the impact of public expenditures on economic actors.(4)
Interpret the change of public expenditures from past to present.(4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Concept and historical development of public finance	Lecture & Question Answers
2	Reading	Classical and Modern Financial Approaches to Public Economy	Lecture & Question Answer
3	Reading	Functions of Public Finance, Pareto Optimality	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4	Reading	Market Failures and Public Expenditure Analysis	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5	Reading	Public Expenditure Analysis	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6	Reading	Public Services and public administrations	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7	Reading	Public Goods	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Externalities	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10	Reading	Public revenues and its types	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
11	Reading	Purposes, characteristics, functions of Tax and Principles of Taxation	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
12	Reading	Basic Concepts in Tax	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
13	Reading	Basic Concepts in Tax	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
14	Reading	Tax Classification	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
15	Reading	Government Budget	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Pehlivan, O.(2017).Kamu Maliyesi. 4th Edition
Akdogan, A.(2018). Kamu Maliyesi. 18 th Edition. Gazi Bookstore
Hyman,D.N.(2014). Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy. 11th edition. Stamford, CT : Cengage Learning
Gruber, J.(2016). Public Finance and Public Policy. 5th edition.
Dergi : Maliye Dergisi, Maliye Arastirmalari Dergisi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)				3
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)			2
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)		1
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)		1
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)		1
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)		1
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)			2
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)			2
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	9	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	128