INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BVS1001	Introduction to Banking and Insurance	Spring Fall	3	0	3	7

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor SERAP GÖKSU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	There are no program components.
Course Objectives:	To form the infrastructure of the basic information about banking and insurance business.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the concept of banking.
2. Able to explain the basic concepts of banking, banking systems snd the types of banking
3. Able to explane the banking systems and the types.
4. Able to explain supervision of banks and related institutions.
5. To be able to explain the concept of risk and give examples of the types of risks. Defining the concept of insurance.
6. To explain the basic concepts of insurance.
7. To be able to classify the insurance agreements according to their qualifications and subjects.
8. To be able to comment the role of insurance in the country economy

Course Content

Historical development of banking in the world and our country. The Turkish banking in Republic period, Bank systems, Types of banks, Central Bank Of The Republic Of Turkey, Supervision of banks, The definition of the insurance, its functions and the basic concepts of the insurance. The basic principles of insurance, The birth of the insurance, its historical development in the world and our country. The functioning of the insurance system, Intermediaries of the insurance, The establishment of the insurance contract and the obligations of the parts in the contracts, General condition of the insurance industry in our country and the world, its place inthe economy.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Historical development of banking in the world and our country. The Turkish banking in Republic period.
2)	The definition of the banking and the basic concepts of the insurance
3)	Bank systems Types of banks
4)	Central Bank Of The Republic Of Turkey Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) Saving Deposit Insurance Fund (SIF)
5)	Supervision of banks; The Banks Association of Turkey The Participation Banks Association of Turkey
6)	Basic features and the of Turkish Banking system the major problems of banking sector
7)	Banking crises and restructuring.
8)	Banking products and services
9)	Risks and types of risks, risk managements. The definition of the insurance, its functions and the basic concepts of the insurance. The basic principles of insurance.
10)	The birth of the insurance, its historical development in the world and our country. The functioning of the insurance system.
11)	Segmentation of the insurance, conducted by the goverment insurance, private insurance and guarantees given. Intermediaries of the insurance
12)	Determination of the price of insurance for life and non-life insurances. The factors that effect price level.
13)	The establishment of the insurance contract and the obligations of the parts in the contracts. Applications for exemptions and the time- limit.
14)	General condition of the insurance industry in our country and the world, its place inthe economy.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dr. Mehmet Takan, Dr. Melek Acar Boyacıoğlu, BANKACILIK-teori uygulama yöntem Prof. Dr. Enver Alper Güvel- Av. Afitap Öndaş Güvel, SİGORTACILIK
References:	ŞENDOĞDU, A.ASLAN, Bankacılığa Giriş, Nobel Yayınları,MESTEK Seri No:54 Ankara,2006 KAYA, Feridun, Sigortacılık, Beta Basım Yayım , İstanbul, 2011

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 5
Presentation	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	4	7	28
Homework Assignments	4	15	60
Quizzes	1	3	3
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			178

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)	To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions	2
2)	To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance	1
3)	To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments	2
4)	To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness	2
5)	To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life	1
6)	To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets	2
7)	To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations	3
8)	To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life	2
9)	To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications	2
10)	To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes	1
11)	To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life	2
12)	To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize	2