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INSURANCE BRANCHES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BAY218 INSURANCE BRANCHES 4 3 3 6

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 basic knowledge and skills about the types of insurance and applied branches in Turkey
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects as in a general overview of insurance branches, Accident Insurances, Liability Insurances, Loss (Goods) Insurances, Fire Insurances, Natural Disaster Insurance, Motor Insurance, Transport and Transportation Insurances, Agricultural Insurance and Life Insurances

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

Explain the definitions insurance of goods and life
Discuss the types of insurance of goods and life
List general and special requirements for product development in the insurance sector
Relate the importance of the factors affecting the insurance sector and risk management

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - A general overview of insurance branches Lecture & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Accident Insurances Lecture & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Accident Insurances Lecture & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Liability Insurances Lecture & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Liability Insurances Lecture & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Loss (Goods) Insurances Lecture & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Fire Insurances 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 Natural Disaster Insurance Lecture & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Motor Insurance Lecture & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Transport and Transportation Insurances Lecture & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Agricultural Insurances Lecture & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Life Insurances Lecture & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Life Insurances Lecture & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Kaya, F. (2018). Sigortacilik. Istanbul: Beta Publications
Cipil, M. (2013). Risk Yonetimi ve Sigortacilik. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publications
Rejda G. ve McNamara M. (2015). Risk Yonetimi ve Sigortacilik Ilkeleri. E. Arican(translation.). Ankara: Nobel Academic Publications
Fitzsimmons, J.A. and Fitzsimmons, M.J. (2014). Service Management Operations Strategy Information Technology 4.B., New York: McGraw - Hill/İrwin.

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

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.
3

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.
4
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 3 4 12
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 10 3 30
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 13 1 13
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 13 1 13
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 69 0 154
Total Workload of the Course Unit 154
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0