FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND MARKETS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF433	FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND MARKETS	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	Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with a theoretical framework about the basic principles and concepts related to financial institutions, markets and financial instruments to be used in financial analysis.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as financial institutions, financial markets, financial instruments and Current Developments in Financial Systems and Markets.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic principles and concepts of financial institutions and markets. (2)
Explain the structure and basic organization of financial markets in the economic system. (2)
Classify the elements and functions of the financial system. (4)
Interpret the instruments of financial markets and institutions. (4)
Interpret the recent developments in financial markets. (4)
Explain the financial crises. (2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Financial institutions and penetrating the market	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
2	Reading	Finansal markets and risks	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
3	Reading	Bond market	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
4	Reading	Stock-exchange market	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
5	Reading	Derivatives Market	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
6	Reading	Duties and Authorities of Capital Markets Board and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
7	Reading	Duties and Authorities of Istanbul Stock Exchange	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Collective investment institutions: investment funds and partnerships	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
10	Reading	Money and capital market	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
11	Reading	Primary and Secondary Markets	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
12	Reading	Organized and Unorganised Markets	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
13	Reading	Financial intermediation and financial institutions	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
14	Reading	Globalization of financial markets	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
15	Reading	Financial Crisis, Financial System and Current Developments in Markets	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
IParasiz, I. (2007). Finansal Kurumlar ve Piyasalar. Ezgi Bookstore Publications.
Finansal Piyasalar (Sermaye Piyasası Lisanslama Sicil ve Egitim Kurulsu), www.spl.com.tr SPK Lisanslama Egitim Dokumanlari
Sounders, A.– MarciaMillon, C. (2007). Financial Markets and Institutions, McGraw-HillCo. NewYork
Journal : Finansal Arastirmalar ve Calismalar Dergisi (Marmara Univ.), Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu Raporlari ve Publications (www.spk.gov.tr)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.
2	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
3	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.

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