PUBLIC FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF358	PUBLIC FINANCE	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
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 Answer
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
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.

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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