GOVERNMENT BUDGET PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY322	GOVERNMENT BUDGET	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. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to; introduce the theoretical and technical aspects of the budget, which is the basic financial instrument of the state, and improve aptitude for evaluating the budgeting theories and budgeting process.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; budget concept and development, features of the state budget, principles of the state budget, types of the state budget, budgeting processes in Turkish public finance, actors and control of the budget.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify basic concepts on state budget.
Explain economic and social functions of state budget.
Interpret principles on state budget.
Compare liberal, Keynesian and neo-liberal perspective on state budget.
Summarize the budgeting processes of central, local and other government agencies in Turkey.
Classify the actors in budgeting process in Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Budget Concept and Its Development	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Features of The Government Budget	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Functions of The Government Budget	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Principles of The Government Budget	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Principles of The Government Budget	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Types of The Government Budget (Central Budget)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Types of The Government Budget (Local Administrations)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Politics and Program Analysis, Budget Systems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Public Sector Size, Liberalism, Keynesian Government and Neo-Liberalism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Types of The Budget in Turkish Public Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Budget Process in Turkish Public Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Budgets Other Than Central Administration Budgets (Local Administrations, Government Business Enterprises, Social Security Institution)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Audit of Budget (Administrative, Jurisdiction, Court of Accounts Legislation)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Edizdogan N., Cetinkaya O. (2015), Kamu Butcesi, Ekin Publication, Bursa
Pehlivan, O. (2015). Devlet Butcesi, Ekin Publication, Bursa
Sun, J., Lynch, T. D. (2008), Government Budget Forecasting: Theory and Practice, USA:CRC Press

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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	14	2	28
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	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	128