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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 : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
4
2
Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
2
3
Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
1
2
Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
1
3
Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
0
2
Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
1
2
Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
2
3
Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
3
2
Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3
3
Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
2
4
Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
3

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0