INTERNATIONAL FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DTP221	INTERNATIONAL FINANCE	3	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer BURCU DEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BURCU DEMİR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	With the international finance course, it is aimed to gain the ability of students to interpret global financial activities in the financing transactions they will carry out during foreign trade transactions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers basic concepts related to international finance, history of international finance, international capital movements, financial markets and exchange rate systems, foreign exchange market basic concepts and characteristics, exchange rate forecasting methods, forward, futures markets and transactions, options, swap markets and transactions, export loans from commercial banks, counter-trade, kliring, international bond market, loans from foreign export credit institutions Includes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyzes international capital movements within the framework of financial history information. (analyze) (4)
Describes the basic information about the financing methods needed during foreign trade transactions. (explain) (2)
Uses basic and technical methods in the forecasting of exchange rates. (use) (3)
Futures, opsiyon, forward, swap gibi finansal araçların farklılıklarını açıklar. (explain) (2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Books, Internet Research	Basic Concepts About International Finance	Expression, Questions&Answers
2	Reading Books, Internet Research	History of International Finance	Expression, Questions&Answers
3	Reading Books, Internet Research	International Capital Movements	Expression, Questions&Answers
4	Reading Books, Internet Research	Financial Markets, Foreign Exchange Market, Foreign Exchange Market, Capital Market	Expression, Questions&Answers
5	Reading Books, Internet Research	Financial Markets and Exchange Rate Systems	Expression, Questions&Answers
6	Reading Books, Internet Research	Foreign Exchange Market Basic Concepts and Features	Expression, Questions&Answers
7	Reading Books, Internet Research	Exchange Rate Forecasting Methods	Expression, Questions&Answers
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Books, Internet Research	Forward, Futures Markets and Transactions	Expression, Questions&Answers
10	Reading Books, Internet Research	Options, Swap Markets and Transactions	Expression, Questions&Answers
11	Reading Books, Internet Research	Export Credits Provided from Commercial Banks	Expression, Questions&Answers
12	Reading Books, Internet Research	Countertrade, Clearing	Expression, Questions&Answers
13	Reading Books, Internet Research	Uluslararası Tahvil Piyasası	Expression, Questions&Answers
14	Reading Books, Internet Research	Loans Provided from Foreign Export Credit Institutions	Expression, Questions&Answers
15	Reading Books, Internet Research	An Overwiev	Expression, Questions&Answers
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yalçıner, K.(2012). Uluslararası Finansman. 2.Baskı, Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
Doğukanlı, H. (2015). Uluslararası Finans. 3. Baskı, İstanbul: Karahan Kitabevi.

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	Secondary-level qualification has been gained to date information in their respective fields based on textbooks, supplies, application tools and other resources supported by basic theoretical and practical knowledge to have.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has basic knowledge in the field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has acquired in the field of basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the same area at the same level or at the level of advanced training in an area to acquire the skills to use.				3
2	Foreign Trade has acquired basic knowledge about the area and using the skills, ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to develop.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Decisions, actions and behaviors related to the field of foreign trade is the ability to use the knowledge gained.					4
2	Analyze information on foreign trade area, has the ability to interpret and evaluate.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area as the basic level to conduct an independent study.					4
2	Foreign Trade encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems to take responsibility as a team member.				3
3	Within the framework of a project under the responsibility of employees to conduct activities for development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade gained in the field of basic knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, to determine and meet the learning needs.					4
2	An advanced education level education in the same field or the same level to direct a profession.				3
3	To gain an awareness of lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade issues related to the field have the basic knowledge and skills at the level of ideas through written and verbal communication to transfer.				3
2	Foreign Trade issues related to the field of ideas and proposals for solutions to problems and with people who are experts to share.				3
3	A foreign language, at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 monitor and using the information in the field of Foreign Trade to communicate with colleagues.		1
4	Foreign Trade areas as required by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation least with computer software to use information and communication technologies.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area related to the field of data collection, dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​have.		1
2	Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness.		1

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	13	2	26
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	2	12
Assignment (Homework)	5	2	10
Project Work	6	2	12
Seminar	2	2	4
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	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	63	0	122