LSK2016 Transportation EconomyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LSK2016 Transportation Economy Fall 2 0 2 3
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: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Recommended Optional Program Components: There aren't any optional program components.
Course Objectives: The students will understand building blocks of the transportation economy, market players, market conditions and operating style and the concepts of importance of the transport economy.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 The assimilation of the basic building blocks of Transport Economics
2 Understand the equilibrium formation of the road transport market.
3 Understand the equilibrium formation of the airline transport market.
4 Understand the equilibrium formation of the rail transport market.
5 Explain the equilibrium formation of the maritime transport market.
6 Know the importance of developing sustainable transport policies.

Course Content

Properties of transportation market, Market demand, Demand and offer elasticity,Pricing policy, Distribution and planing in the transport sector, Economic valuation techniques

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description of transportation Elements of transportation systems Transportation policies Functions of transportation Properties of transportation sector and market Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
2) Offer - demand, market equilibrium and market conditions at transportation sector Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
3) General cost structure at transportation and pricing policy Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
4) Maritime transportation cost structure and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
5) Cost structure of Railways and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
6) Cost structure of Road and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
7) Cost structure of Airway transportation and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
8) Estimation of the demand, income and expenses in the transport sector. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
9) Economic valuation techniques and transportation sector Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
10) Public and private sector investments at transportation sector Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
11) Sustainable transport policies Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
12) Operational researchs, transportation problems and assignment models Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
13) Operational researchs, transportation problems and assignment models Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
14) Operational researchs, transportation problems and assignment models Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları bulunmamaktadır (There aren't any course notes).
References: Cem Saatçioğlu "Ulaştırma Ekonomisi Teori ve Politika" Gazi Kitabevi

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 5
Homework Assignments 6 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
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 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 6 5 30
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 103

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 have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business.
2) To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector.
3) To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector.
4) To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly.
5) To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively.
6) To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions.
7) To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met.
8) To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance.
9) To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills.
10) To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge.