INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BAY415	INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS	7	3	3	7

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of the course is to help students gain the knowledge and skills on international financial markets and foreign exchange transactions
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; the concept of international finance, international monetary systems, parity conditions, balance of payments, foreign exchange market, financial markets, direct and indirect foreign investments, futures markets

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe foreign exchange transactions, monetary theories, derivatives markets, international capital markets
Describe the functioning of financial markets both theoretically and analytically
Analyze the functioning of the financial sector by following the national and international general economic developments and indicators
Examine the methods of funding and pricing in financial markets

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	Introduction To International Finance	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
2	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	International Financial System: Financial Assets and Financial Markets	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
3	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	Financial Globalization	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
4	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	International Money Systems	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
5	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	Foreign exchange market, Foreign exchange rates	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
6	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	Basic parity conditions	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
7	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	General Review	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	Basic parity conditions and Balance of Payments Statement	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
10	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	International Financial Institutions and International Financial Resources: Money and Capital Markets	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
11	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	Financial Crises	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
12	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	Derivatives markets	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
13	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	International Alternative Financing Types	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
14	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	General Review	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
15	Reading the related chapters in the book, following the developments, macro-economic data and markets	General Evaluation	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Problem Solving Method, Interactive web tools
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Seyidoğlu, H. (2016), Uluslararası Finans, İstanbul: Gizem Yayınları
Doğukanlı, H. (2015), Uluslararası Finans, Adana: Karahan Kitabevi
Chambers, N. (2009), Türev Piyasalar, İstanbul: Beta Yayınları
Baker, H. K., Riddick, L. A, (2016), International Finance, New York: Oxford University 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	Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.						5
2	Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.						5
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.						5
2	Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.						5
2	By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.					4
2	Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.					4
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze financial data related to his / her field.						5
2	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.						5

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	2	10
Assignment (Homework)	10	2	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	5	7	35
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	5	6	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	4	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	179