INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BAY108	INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE	2	3	3	7

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce knowledge and concepts about risk and insurance business and provide the basic knowledge and skills about insurance
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in describing risk and insurance, Risk management and insurance, History of private insurance applications in the World and in Turkey, Fundamental principles of insurance and basic insurance knowledge, Types of insurance, The documents used in insurance, Administration and organization structures of insurance companies, Production resources, intermediaries, institutions in the System and Reassurance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the definition and components of insurance
Distinguish the importance and contribution of insurance in economic and social life
Define insurance certificates
Classify the types of insurance
Explain the functioning of the institutions in the insurance sector

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Description of Risk and Insurance	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Risk Management and Insurance	Lecture & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	History of Private Insurance Applications in the World and in Turkey	Lecture & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Fundamental Principles of Insurance	Lecture & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Fundamental Principles of Insurance	Lecture & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Basic Insurance Knowledge	Lecture & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Basic Insurance Knowledge	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Review of Lecture	Lecture & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Types of Insurance	Lecture & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Documents Used in Insurance	Lecture & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Administration and Organization Structures of Insurance Companies	Lecture & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Production resources, intermediaries	Lecture & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Institutions in the System	Lecture & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Reassurance	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yaslidag, B. (2012). Sigortacilik. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık
Guvel, A. Enver. (2012). Sigortacilik. Ankara: Seckin Yayıncılık
Ozbolat, M. (2011). Temel Sigortacilik. Istanbul: Seckin Yayıncılık
Rejda, G. (2017). Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, Pearson Education

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 basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance						5
2	Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.				3
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.					4
2	Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.					4
2	By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.					4
2	Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.					4
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze financial data related to his / her field.			2
2	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.						5

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	5	4	20
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	2	20
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	8	3	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	8	3	24
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	61	0	174