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
DIS2008	International Finance	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:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor CEM KARTAL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Accomplishing foreign trade financial operations.
Course Objectives:	To inform the students in the foreign currency markets, in the ways of avoiding foreign currency risks and the financing of exports and imports.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Following the international financial market.
2. Accomplishing foreign trade financial operations.
3. Applying foreign trade promotions .
4. Understanding the advantages of export credits.
5. Solving the existing and future financial problems in enterprises.
6. Gaining efficient communication skills in financial matters both in and out of institutions.
7. Following the international laws and legislations in international financing.
8. Understanding the importance of risk management in business.

Course Content

1. Foreign currency market.
2. Exchange rate policy.
3. Interbank foreign currency market.
4. Features of derivatives market and forward.
5. Options markets and options.
6. Future markets.
7. Swap.
8. Repeating courses
9. Financing of exports and imports Difference between exports credits and other credits.
10.Eximbank credits.
11. Buyer loans.
12. Finance lease and leasing.
13. Process of Factoring and Forfaiting, Securitization.
14. Process of Franchising.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Foreign currency market.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
2)	Exchange rate policy.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
3)	Interbank foreign currency market.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
4)	Features of derivatives market and forward.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
5)	Options markets and options.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
6)	Future markets.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
7)	Swap	Students are given the course materials a week before.
8)	Repeating courses	Students are given the course materials a week before.
9)	Financing of exports and imports Difference between exports credits and other credits.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
10)	Eximbank credits.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
11)	Buyer loans.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
12)	Finance lease and leasing.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
13)	Process of Factoring and Forfaiting, Securitization.	Students are given the course materials a week before.
14)	Process of Franchising.	Students are given the course materials a week before.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Uluslararası Finans, Prof. Dr.Halil Seyidoğlu. Dış Ticaret Finansmanı, Dr. Öztin Akgüç.
References:	internet kaynakları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 5
Homework Assignments	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 30
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	12	2	24
Homework Assignments	3	1	3
Quizzes	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			75

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.