MBA (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EFN5232	Financial Markets and Institutions	Fall	3	0	3	8

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ASLI YÜKSEL
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. ASLI YÜKSEL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	NON.
Course Objectives:	The course aims at evaluating financial markets and institutions in its global international setting. It begins with the concept of “financial assets”, their role in a modern economy and the role of financial markets. We will focus on financial intermediaries, their functions, a short review of their asset/liability management and recent developments, i.e., financial innovation, asset securitization and globalization.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
I.Will be able to explain financial markets, financial intermediaries and their roles.
II.Will be able to discuss the place and importance of financial markets in the economy.
III.Will be able to give information about the market players and working principles of the financial markets.

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions	PREREADİNG
2)	INTEREST RATES	PREREADİNG
3)	THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS	PREREADİNG
4)	MONEY AND CAPITAL MARKETS	PREREADİNG
5)	BOND MARKET	PREREADİNG
6)	STOCK MARKET	PREREADİNG
7)	MID-TERM EXAM
8)	MORTGAGE MARKET	PREREADİNG
9)	FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET	PREREADİNG
10)	DERIVATIVE MARKETS	PREREADİNG
11)	INSURANCE, LEASİNG, FACTORİNG, VENTURE CAPİTAL	PREREADİNG
12)	FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN TURKEY	ÖN OKUMA
13)	HEDGE FUNDS	PREREADİNG
14)	OVERVİEW	PREREADİNG

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Finansal Pazarlar Finansal Kurumlar ve Sermaye Pazarı Analizleri, Prof.Dr. Serpil Canbaş ve Prof.Dr. Hatice Doğukanlı (Beta Yayınları) Yatırım Analizi ve Portföy Yönetimi (Gazi Kitabevi) Prof.Dr. Mehmet Baha Karan
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Application	13	56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	85
Homework Assignments	14	30
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.	4
2)	To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.	5
3)	To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.	3
4)	To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines,	4
5)	To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.	5
6)	To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	4
7)	To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary.	3
8)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning.	4
9)	To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.	5
10)	To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.	3
11)	To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.	4
12)	Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.	4
13)	To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.	5
14)	Ability to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field	5