Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7İKT429İnternational Finance2+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 analyze the structure, functioning, and instruments of international financial markets. Students will gain an understanding of international finance theories, exchange rate systems, external borrowing, and global capital movements, enabling them to assess global financial events.
Course Content Basic concepts of international finance
• Exchange rate systems and markets
• International money and capital markets
• Balance of payments analysis
• External borrowing and risk management
• Global financial crises
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 Uluslararası Finansman üzerine makaleler ve ders notları
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 structure and functioning of international financial markets
2 Analyze exchange rate systems and markets
3 Evaluate balance of payments data
4 Discuss the causes and effects of international financial crises
5 Analyze risk management and external borrowing policies

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Fundamental Concepts of International Finance
2 Introduction to Exchange Rate Systems
3 Operation of Foreign Exchange Markets
4 International Money Markets
5 International Capital Markets
6 Balance of Payments Concept and Analysis
7 External Borrowing and Debt Management
8 Midterm
9 Risk Management Strategies
10 Causes of Global Financial Crises
11 Impact of Financial Crises on Developing Countries
12 International Investment Strategies
13 International Finance Policies in Turkey
14 General Review
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 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 3
C1 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4
C2 4 3 4 2 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3
C3 2 3 4 4 3 4 3 2 4 3 2 2
C4 3 4 4 4 2 2 2 3 2 3 2
C5 2 3 4 4 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 3

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