PSYCHOLOGY
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	Spring	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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.