| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to examine how the workings of financial market, how financial institutions and banks work and the role of money in the economy and identify the links between monetary policy and economic variables. |
| Course Content: |
What is money? Functions of Money, Financial Markets, Money Markets, Capital Markets, Meaning of Interest Rates, Behaivor of Interest Rates, Banking Types and Bank's Balance Sheet, Principles of Bank Management, Banking Risks and Risk Management, Financial Crises, Central Banking, Tools of Monetary Policy |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Learns financial markets and the working process of the banking system
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2) Learns the functions of money and the role of money in the economy.
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3) Gains knowledge about the determination and structure of interest rates.
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4) Recognizes financial and bank risks.
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5) Understands the money demand and money supply process.
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6) Analyzes the effects of monetary policies on economic indicators.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge of fundemantal areas of management science such as strategic management, organization, accounting, finance, marketing and human resources |
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Has the knowledge in complementary/supportive fields of management science such as mathematics, statistics, behavioral sciences, law, and information technologies. |
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Plans and uses economic, technological and information resources and tools effectively in real business situations with the help of appropriate theories and methods |
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Develops solutions for regional and global issues with a scientific logic |
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Applies theoretical knowledge in business life as an intern for one semester |
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Systematically and effectively presents the learning outcomes, supports his/her arguments with quantitative and qualitative data, uses written, oral and visual communication means to a group of people including both experts and non-experts |
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Has a critical evaluation on existing norms and standards in the projects under his/her responsibility |
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Has the problem-solving capacity, takes responsibility for working as a teammate, leading in situations whenever it calls for duty, and develops competency to manage change and conflict |
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Represents ethical values and has social responsibility awareness in business environment |
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Has the capacity for evaluating global changes, and implement innovation and innovative work principles |
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Has an English level of at least at B2/B2+ specified in the European Language Portfolio |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Application |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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84 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
2 |
10 |
20 |
| Midterms |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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50 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
134 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
5 |