Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5İKT305Financial Markets2+0+02418.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to provide students with a complete picture of the financial system before taking more advanced courses on finance, by classifying financial markets, financial institutions and financial instruments from different perspectives, and explaining or analyzing their operations, after providing basic information about the financial system and modern finance.
Course Content The content of the course covers the 14-week topics specified in the Weekly Program section.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson begins with the instructor introducing the topic of that day. The lesson is taught in an interactive manner. Methods such as lecture, question-answer, case study, and discussion of research findings are used together. Therefore, students should prepare thoroughly by reading the topic the week before the lesson.
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 Başak Tanınmış Yücememiş ve Levent Çinko (2019). Finansal Piyasalar-Para ve Bankacılık. Ankara
Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
Course Notes Attendance at 70% (9 weeks excluding midterm exam week) is mandatory.

2. Students come to class on time; those who cannot attend the first part of the class must definitely attend the second part.

3. The main source of the class is stated in this form. Students are responsible for the 14-week topics specified in this form, all homework assignments, assigned tasks, and also what is covered in class.

4. Students prepare for the topics to be covered each week in advance; they are expected to have reasonable knowledge when asked about the topic. They may make presentations.

5. Cell phones are silent during class. All our students are engaged in the class during class.

6. Students have the necessary materials with them in class.

7. Homework/tasks are done and delivered on time. In case of delay, permission must be obtained from the instructor in advance.

8. Homework is handwritten on A4 paper.

Course Category
Field %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 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Assignments 4 4 16
Presentation 4 17 68
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 117

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learn the economic foundations of financial innovations, the structure and functioning of the financial system.
2 Understands and explains the concepts of savings and investment, their place in the financial system, and the attitudes and situations of individuals, firms and the state regarding savings and investment.
3 Learn the basic issues and challenges of financing, financing forms and how alternative financing methods solve the basic problems of financing.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction: Classification of Financial Assets and Markets, Role of Financial Markets, Market Participants, Concept of Globalization and Global Trends - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
2 Financial Institutions and Their Functions - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
3 Bank and Economic Functions of Banking and Banking Systems in Various Countries, Central Bank and Its Duties - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
4 Stock Exchanges, ISE and CMB - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
5 Concept, Functions and Operation of Investment Companies Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
6 Pension Funds, Their Functions and Operation - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
7 Brokers and Rating Companies - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
8 Midterm Exam - -
9 Capital Markets Instruments - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
10 Issuance and Valuation of Shares and Bonds - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
11 Risks faced by financial institutions: Interest rate risk, credit risk, market risk, exchange rate risk, country and state risk, technology and activity risk, liquidity risk, bankruptcy risk, hedging approach - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
12 International Markets and Interaction - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
13 Analyzing Global Crises - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
14 Portfolio Management - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.
15 Final Exam - Parasız, İlker (2009). Para Banka Finansal Piyasalar, 9. Baskı. Bursa: Ezgi Yayınevi.

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

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