BNK 294 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Banking and Insurance (Turkish)

Course Name

Financial Markets and Institutions

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BNK 294	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Problem Solving Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Tolga GENÇ
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Tolga GENÇ
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide students with knowledge about the structure of today's financial markets and instruments. The course objectives include examining the valuation methods for short-term investments in money markets, as well as the contributions of bond and stock issuance to long-term financing methods. Additionally, the course will explore the public offering of new financial assets in primary markets.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the services and products offered by financial markets.
2	Make informed choices among investment decisions.
3	Describe the elements of the money market.
4	Analyze the stock market.
5	Identify the international financial system and its institutions.

Course Description

With this course, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of topics such as the analysis of the functions and structures of financial markets and institutions, the role of the money and credit system in the economy, financial products, and operations in the money and capital markets, as well as the international financial system.

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Definition and importance of Financial Markets and Institutions, their role in the economy	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 1
2	Why should we learn about Financial Markets and Institutions?	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 1
3	An overview of the financial system	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 2-3-4
4	An overview of financial instruments	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 5
5	What are financial risks?	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 2
6	What does the interest rate mean? Why does it change? What is its place in financial markets?	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 7
7	Money market and monetary policy	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 3-4
8	MIDTERM WEEK
9	Capital markets	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 3-4
10	Foreign exchange markets and exchange rate regimes	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 3-4
11	Derivative markets	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 4-5
12	Financial crises and market imbalances	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 3
13	Regulatory and supervisory institutions	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 4
14	What are alternative financial markets?	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 4
15	What are alternative financial markets?	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0. Chapter 4
16	FINAL WEEK

Course Notes/Textbooks	Alkan, G. (2019). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978 605 49 4095 0
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	40
Final Exam	1	50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	26	26
Final Exam	1	34	34
		Total	150

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to develop themselves in the subjects of obtaining the financial resources necessary for the activities of individuals and enterprises under the most favorable conditions and examining the use of the accumulated funds.		-	-	X	-	-
2	To be able to discuss the role, importance and functions of the institutions providing banking and insurance services in the economic system		-	-	-	X	-
3	To be able to evaluate the organizational structure, business processes, and service portfolios of banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions operating in the sector.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to develop skills in identifying, measuring, and assessing financial and operational risks, and to acquire fundamental knowledge to understand and apply insurance products against these risks.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to recognize financial products offered in the banking and insurance sector, and to gain skills in effective marketing and sales, as well as managing long-term customer relationships.		-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to possess basic legal knowledge and closely monitor legislative changes relevant to the field.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to possess basic knowledge of accounting and analyze financial statements to evaluate the financial status of businesses.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to follow technological innovations in the financial sector and acquire knowledge about the role of blockchain and artificial intelligence applications in the industry.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to make decisions based on the principles of professional ethics, accountability and responsibility		-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to follow international financial markets and global economic indicators by using English at least at the A2 level of the "European Language Portfolio"		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to analyze and interpret banking and insurance data, and to develop data-driven strategies for financial decision-making.		-	-	X	-	-
12	To be able to acquire knowledge about the components of national and international systems and the implementation of sector policies.		-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to direct his/her education to a further level of education		X	-	-	-	-

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