MEKO 101 | Course Introduction and Application Information

To be able to explain the economic situations by analyzing the concepts of the economic, the general functioning of the system and the relationship between the elements of the system and the economic phenomena

To be able to discuss the role, importance and functions of the institutions providing banking and insurance services in the economic system

To be able to apply the principles and methods related to the services and products offered by banking and insurance companies considering the types of these companies

To be able to define the risk factor which is an important element of the financial system and to use the financial instruments to manage the risk and benefit form the opportunities

To be able to develop the skills necessary for marketing and sales of financial products

To have the general knowledge about laws and specific legislation about bank, insurance, capital markets and foreign exchange

To be able to analyze financial statements like balance sheet and income statement and to be able to register, correct and close the financial transactions in the related accounting records within the accounting cycle

To be able to develop the analytical thinking skills required for the solution of professional problems and applies the rules of mathematics and logic

To be able to make decisions based on the principles of professional ethics, accountability and responsibility

To be able to use the english at the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 to communicate effectively with his / her colleagues and to follow up necessary professional sources in his/her field

To have the ability to work effectively in individual and multi-disciplinary teams and to use them in their work environment

To have a broad perspective on social and academic aspects by closely following the developments in various different subjects in or out of the scope of his/her profession

To be able to direct his/her education to a further level of education