FINANCIAL MARKETS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BAY326	FINANCIAL MARKETS	6	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:	The objective of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to trade by learning the functions of financial markets, instruments and institutions
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; principles and elements of financial system, financial markets, financial institutions, financial instruments, financial structure theory, functions and types of money market, institutions and financial instruments in money market, functions and types of bond market, pricing, operating institutions and financial instruments functions and types of stock market, stock markets and over-the-counter markets, the benefits of financial intermediaries and the risks they face

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic principles of financial markets and financial system
Discuss the contributions of financial institutions to the financial system and the risks they face
Analyze the functioning of financial markets and financial systems
Learn the basic financial instruments trading related details and relate them with portfolio management

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic Concepts of Finance	-
2	-	Financial System: Money and Capital Markets	-
3	-	Financial Instruments	-
4	-	Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement	-
5	-	Introduction to Financial Analysis	-
6	-	Breakeven Concept and Breakeven Analysis	-
7	-	General Review	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Interest Concept and Simple Interest Calculations	-
10	-	The Concept of Time Value of Money	-
11	-	Time Value of Money Concept and Applications	-
12	-	Time Value of Money Concept and Applications	-
13	-	Investment Management	-
14	-	General Review	-
15	-	General Review	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Brigham, F. & Houston, J. (2014) Finansal Yönetimin Temelleri, İstanbul: Nobel Yayınları, 7. Edition.
Gündoğdu, A. (2021). Finansal Yönetim, Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi, 3. Edition.
Özdemir, M. (2016). Finansal Yönetim, İstanbul: Türkmen Kitabevi, 3. Edition.
Gündoğdu, A. (2020). Herkese Göre Finans, İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 4. Edition.

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						5

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.						5
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.						5

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.						5
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.						5
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.						5

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.						5
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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	10	2	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	7	5	35
Implementation/Application/Practice	5	2	10
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	5	6	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	4	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	179