Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4İKT431Economic Systems2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to examine the structure, functioning, and historical development of different economic systems. Students will learn about systems such as capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies, gaining the ability to evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.
Course Content The concept and types of economic systems
• Capitalism: Principles and practices
• Socialism: Theoretical foundations and historical examples
• Mixed economy: Various models
• Historical transformation of economic systems
• Economic performance of different systems
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures
• Case studies
• Group discussions
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter Turgay Bozan
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources İktisadi Birleşmeler
Course Notes 70% attendance is mandatory.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the fundamental principles of different economic systems
2 Compare capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies
3 Evaluate the historical development of economic systems
4 Analyze the economic performance of various systems
5 Discuss contemporary economic issues within the framework of economic systems

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Concept of Economic Systems
2 Fundamental Principles and Structure of Capitalism
3 Historical Development of Capitalism and Examples
4 Theoretical Foundations of Socialism
5 Historical Applications of Socialism
6 Mixed Economy: Theoretical Framework and Models
7 Comparison of Economic Systems
8 Midterm Exam Week
9 Economic Performance of Economic Systems
10 Current Economic Issues and Systems
11 Globalization and Economic Systems
12 Evolution of the Economic System in Turkey
13 Future Economic Systems
15 General Review and Evaluation
16 Final exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 1
C1 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 1
C2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 1
C3 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 1
C4 3 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 2 1
C5 2 3 3 4 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant