Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5İKT341Financial Technologies2+0+02318.08.2026
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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to teach how digital transformation takes place in the financial sector, the fundamental components of financial technologies, and the impact of these technologies on the economy, banking, and investment processes
Course Content This course explores digital transformation in the financial sector and emerging financial technologies. Topics include digital banking, mobile payment systems, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. Additionally, the course examines the regulations, ethical aspects, and future trends of financial technologies. Throughout the course, both theoretical knowledge and real-world applications will be emphasized.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecturing- Q&A
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 Narayan, P. K. (2020). Financial Technology and Innovation.
Course Notes At least 70% attendance is mandatory for this course.

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 Understands the fundamental components of financial technologies.
2 Grasps digital payment systems and blockchain technologies.
3 Evaluates the use of artificial intelligence and big data analytics in the financial sector.
4 Analyzes the legal and ethical aspects of FinTech.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Financial Technologies: Definition, Scope, and History
2 Digital Banking and Mobile Financial Services
3 Payment Systems: E-Wallets, Contactless Payments, QR Code Systems
4 Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and DeFi
5 Algorithmic Trading and Robo-Advisors
6 Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Applications
7 Regulations and Security in Financial Technologies
8 Midterm
9 Ethics and Sustainability in Financial Technologies
10 Insurance Technologies (InsurTech) and Risk Management
11 Crowdfunding and Alternative Finance Models
12 Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Smart Contracts
13 Next-Generation Banking and Regulatory Technologies (RegTech)
14 Future Financial Technologies and Closing Evaluation
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 3
C1 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 3
C2 5 5 4 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 4 1
C3 3 2 3 2 3 2 4 4 4 4 4 1
C4 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 2

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