MONETARY THEORY AND POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BNS351	MONETARY THEORY AND POLICY	5	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:	To provide theoretical, analytical, and practical knowledge and skills on money, banking, the financial system, and central banking.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the definition, functions, and types of money; money supply and demand; monetary systems; monetary theories; foreign exchange markets; and monetary policies.

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, functions, supply, and demand of money within different monetary systems.
Analyze monetary theories and policy tools by comparing classical, Keynesian, monetarist, and contemporary approaches.
Evaluate monetary policy strategies and their impact on inflation, public deficits, and macroeconomic stability in open economies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition, Functions, and Characteristics of Money; Definitions of Money Supply	-
2	-	Definitions of Money Demand and Quantity of Money; Theories of Money Demand	-
3	-	Indicators, Objectives, Instruments, and Types of Monetary Policy	-
4	-	Indicators, Objectives, Instruments, and Types of Monetary Policy; Macroeconomic Equilibrium and Monetary Policy in Open Economies	-
5	-	Macroeconomic Equilibrium and Monetary Policy in Open Economies	-
6	-	Theoretical Approaches: Classical Approach, Keynesian Approach	-
7	-	Theoretical Approaches: Monetarist Approach, General Review	-
8	-	Theoretical Approaches: New Classical, New Keynesian, Post-Keynesian Approaches	-
9	-	Financing of Public Deficits and Monetary Instability; The Problem of Inflation	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	The Problem of Inflation	-
12	-	Alternative Monetary Policy Strategies: Exchange Rate Targeting	-
13	-	Alternative Monetary Policy Strategies: Monetary Targeting	-
14	-	Alternative Monetary Policy Strategies: Inflation Targeting	-
15	-	-	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Orhan, O.Z., Erdoğan, S., (2015), Para Politikası, İstanbul: Umuttepe Yayınevi
Mishkin, F.S. (2017), The Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets, Boston: Pearson Addison Wesley
Parasız, M. İ. (2007), Para Teorisi ve Politikası, Bursa: Ezgi Kitabevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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.
2	Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing

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

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.
2	Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.

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.
2	By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.

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.

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.
2	Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.

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.
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.

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	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.

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	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	2	10	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	5	7	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	7	35
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	176