FINANCIAL MARKETS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BNS352	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To provide knowledge and skills to understand the functioning of financial markets, instruments, and institutions, and to gain the ability to operate within them.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the principles of the financial system, financial markets, institutions, instruments, money market, bonds, stocks, foreign exchange, gold, capital markets, and portfolio management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the principles, instruments, and institutions of financial markets.
Analyze money, bond, foreign exchange, gold, and capital markets, along with their pricing and trading mechanisms.
Apply portfolio formation and risk analysis techniques to evaluate investment decisions in financial markets.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Financial Markets: Concept, Formation, Principles, and Functioning	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
2	Reading	Financial Institutions, Financial Intermediaries, and Assets	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
3	Reading	Financial Instruments	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
4	Reading	Theories of Interest, Stock Exchanges, and the Efficient Market Hypothesis	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
5	Reading	Money Market: Functions, Types, Institutions, and Instruments	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
6	Reading	Bond Market: Functions, Types, Pricing, Trading	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
7	Reading	Bond Market: Functions, Types, Pricing, Trading	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
8	Reading	Bond Market: Functions, Types, Pricing, Trading	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
9	Reading	Foreign Exchange Markets, Gold Markets	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Capital Market, Capital Market Institutions	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
12	Reading	Capital Market, Capital Market Institutions	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
13	Reading	Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) Markets, Monetary Policy Practices and Instruments	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
14	Reading	Portfolio Formation, Risk Analysis, Money and Capital Market Analyses	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
15	Reading	Portfolio Formation, Risk Analysis, Money and Capital Market Analyses	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Mishkin, F. S., & Eakins, S. G. (2018). Financial markets and institutions (9th ed.). Pearson Education.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

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	20	40
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	5	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	176