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FINANCIAL MARKETS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BAY326 FINANCIAL MARKETS 6 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 Assist.Prof. AYŞEGÜL ERTUĞRUL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to trade by learning the functions of financial markets, instruments and institutions
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; principles and elements of financial system, financial markets, financial institutions, financial instruments, financial structure theory, functions and types of money market, institutions and financial instruments in money market, functions and types of bond market, pricing, operating institutions and financial instruments functions and types of stock market, stock markets and over-the-counter markets, the benefits of financial intermediaries and the risks they face

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

Define the basic principles of financial markets and financial system
Discuss the contributions of financial institutions to the financial system and the risks they face
Analyze the functioning of financial markets and financial systems
Learn the basic financial instruments trading related details and relate them with portfolio management

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Basic Concepts of Finance -
2 - Financial System: Money and Capital Markets -
3 - Financial Instruments -
4 - Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement -
5 - Introduction to Financial Analysis -
6 - Breakeven Concept and Breakeven Analysis -
7 - General Review -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Interest Concept and Simple Interest Calculations -
10 - The Concept of Time Value of Money -
11 - Time Value of Money Concept and Applications -
12 - Time Value of Money Concept and Applications -
13 - Investment Management -
14 - General Review -
15 - General Review -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Brigham, F. & Houston, J. (2014) Finansal Yönetimin Temelleri, İstanbul: Nobel Yayınları, 7. Edition.
Gündoğdu, A. (2021). Finansal Yönetim, Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi, 3. Edition.
Özdemir, M. (2016). Finansal Yönetim, İstanbul: Türkmen Kitabevi, 3. Edition.
Gündoğdu, A. (2020). Herkese Göre Finans, İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 4. Edition.

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
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.
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.
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 0 0 0
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 7 5 35
Implementation/Application/Practice 5 2 10
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 60 0 179
Total Workload of the Course Unit 179
Workload (h) / 25.5 7
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0