EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
BVS2003 Fund Management in Banking and Insurance Fall 3 0 3 5
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: Financial management, financial markets, promote the management of banks and insurance funds

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define Financial Markets and Institutions.
2. Explan the function of Central Bank .
3. Explain Banking Risks.
4. Able to explain Exchange Rate Systems and eurocurrency markets
5. Calculate the interest on term deposits
6. Able to explain the management of funds of insurance companies
7. Recognize the private pension system and pension investment funds

Course Content

Financial Markets and Institutions, Sources of Funds of Banks, Bank Money Creation Process,Use of Banks and Loans Fund,The role of the Central Bank and the financial system
Banking Risks, Repeating courses and Midterm Exam
Exchange Rate Systems,Eurocurrency markets, Eurobond Markets
Term Structure of Interest Rates and Interest Rates
Insurance companies and fund-raising process. Uses of funds
The functioning of the Private Pension System and pension funds

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Financial Markets
2) Treasury Management
3) TL Management
4) Central Bank and Interbank Market
5) Interbank Markets
6) Over the Counter Markets
7) Pricing of Treasury Bonds
8) Fixed Income Securities
9) Pricing of Fixed Income Securities
10) Derivative Markets- Forward and Futures
11) Derivative Markets- Options
12) Risk Management
13) Types of Risks- Market Risks, Credit Risks, Operational Risks
14) Fund raising process of insurance companies Pension Funds

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar, Frederic Mıshkin,(çeviri)Prof Dr. İlyas Şıklar, Prof Dr. Ahmet Çakmak, Yrd Doç. Dr. Suat Yavuz
Finansal Ekonomi, Muharrem Afşar, Aslı Afşar
References: www.bist.gov.tr, www.tcmb.gov.tr
www.tbb.org.tr, www. tsrsb.org.tr, www.egm.org.tr, www.spk.gov.tr

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentations / Seminar 2 5 10
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 121

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 be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3