ECTS - International Financial and Commercial Institutions

International Financial and Commercial Institutions (LOG402) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
International Financial and Commercial Institutions LOG402 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih AK
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The purpose of this course is to give students a simplified yet adequate understanding of some of the main concepts, theories and the basic background knowledge of International Financial and Commercial Institutions. With a historical approach and in a multidisciplinary manner, the course is designed to engage students with contemporary financial and commercial issues and enable them to acquire a satisfactory perspective of contemporary events.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeed in this course will be able to define basic financial and commercial concepts
  • Students will be able todevelop an insight through real life experiences.
  • Students will be able to use their knowledge to interpret national and international financial and commercial news and policies.
Course Content Financial system, interest rates, financial institutions, monetary policy, money markets, bond, stock, mortgage and foriegn exchange markets.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Why Study Financial Markets and Institutions? Chapter 1, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 1-14
2 What Do Interest Rates Mean and What Is Their Role in Valuation? Chapter 3, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 36-63
3 Overview of the Financial System Chapter 2, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 15-35
4 Why Do Interest Rates Change? Chapter 4, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 64-88
5 How Do Risk and Term Structure Affect Interest Rates? Chapter 5, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 89-115
6 Why Do Financial Institutions Exist? Chapter 7, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 134-162
7 Why Do Financial Crises Occur and Why Are They So Damaging to the Economy? Chapter 8, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 163-190
8 Midterm Exam
9 Conduct of Monetary Policy: Tools, Goals, Strategy, and Tactics Chapter 10, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 214-253
10 The Money Markets Chapter 11, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 254-278
11 The Bond Market Chapter 12, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 279-301
12 The Stock Market Chapter 13, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 302-322
13 The Mortgage Markets Chapter 14, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 323-343
14 The Foreign Exchange Market Chapter 15, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 344-373
15 The International Financial System Chapter 16, Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins, Prentice Hall, 2012, pp. 374-397
16 Final exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Financial Markets and Institutions, Frederic S. Mishkin, Stanley G. Eakins, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012, New York.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 60
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 40
Percentage of Final Work 60
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methods of economics
2 Acquiring the skills of macro level economic analysis
3 Acquiring the skills of micro level economic analysis
4 Understanding the formulation and implementation of economic policies at the local, national, regional, and/or global level
5 Learning different approaches on economic and related issues
6 Acquiring the quantitative and/or qualitative techniques in economic analysis
7 Improving the ability to use the modern software, hardware and/or technological devices
8 Developing intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work skills X
9 Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, discussions, and/or life-long learning
10 Adopting work ethic and social responsibility
11 Developing the skills of communication.
12 Improving the ability to effectively implement the knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: economic policy, public policy, international economic relations, industrial relations, monetary and financial affairs. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 40 40
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 50 50
Total Workload 90