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INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BAY108 INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE 2 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: This course aims to introduce knowledge and concepts about risk and insurance business and provide the basic knowledge and skills about insurance
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects as in describing risk and insurance, Risk management and insurance, History of private insurance applications in the World and in Turkey, Fundamental principles of insurance and basic insurance knowledge, Types of insurance, The documents used in insurance, Administration and organization structures of insurance companies, Production resources, intermediaries, institutions in the System and Reassurance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the definition and components of insurance
Distinguish the importance and contribution of insurance in economic and social life
Define insurance certificates
Classify the types of insurance
Explain the functioning of the institutions in the insurance sector

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Description of Risk and Insurance Lecture & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Risk Management and Insurance Lecture & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook History of Private Insurance Applications in the World and in Turkey Lecture & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Fundamental Principles of Insurance Lecture & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Fundamental Principles of Insurance Lecture & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Basic Insurance Knowledge Lecture & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Basic Insurance Knowledge Lecture & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Review of Lecture Lecture & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Types of Insurance Lecture & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Documents Used in Insurance Lecture & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administration and Organization Structures of Insurance Companies Lecture & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Production resources, intermediaries Lecture & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Institutions in the System Lecture & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Reassurance Lecture & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Yaslidag, B. (2012). Sigortacilik. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık
Guvel, A. Enver. (2012). Sigortacilik. Ankara: Seckin Yayıncılık
Ozbolat, M. (2011). Temel Sigortacilik. Istanbul: Seckin Yayıncılık
Rejda, G. (2017). Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, Pearson Education

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
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
4

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.
3
2
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
4

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.
4
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.
4
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.
3

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.
5

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.
2
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 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 5 4 20
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 10 2 20
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 8 3 24
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 8 3 24
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 61 0 174
Total Workload of the Course Unit 174
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0