Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2BNS 128Money and Banking3+0+03426.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Banking and Insurance
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The course aims to help students grasp the fundamental concepts, theories and applications of money, banking and financial markets, and to develop the ability to analyze monetary aggregates and financial indicators. Students are expected to understand how the banking system, central banking and monetary policy instruments operate, and to interpret international financial developments from an economic perspective.
Course Content The definition, functions of money and the basic structure of the financial system
Financial markets, financial institutions and the determination of interest rates
The historical development and structure of the Turkish banking system
Commercial banking: Balance sheet, loans and banking activities
Central banking and the duties and instruments of the CBRT
Money supply and the money multiplier
Theories of money demand (Classical, Keynesian, Friedman)
Inflation: Causes, types and measures to combat inflation
Monetary policy instruments, banking risk management and Basel regulations
The international monetary system and foreign exchange markets
Course Methods and Techniques Lecturing, numerical applications and examples, analysis of current financial data, assignments and exams.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Gamze DESTEK gamze.destek@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources M. İlker Parasız, Para Banka ve Finansal Piyasalar, Ezgi Kitabevi Yayınları.
Course Notes Lecture notes, presentations, and supplementary materials related to the course topics will be provided to students. Students are encouraged to learn the fundamental concepts of money, banking, and financial markets, follow current economic developments, and regularly review the course materials. Examples and current economic data related to monetary aggregates, interest rates, inflation, monetary policy, and banking activities will be used to support the learning process.

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 14 3 42
Assignments 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Final examination 1 6 6
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 122

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Explains the definition and functions of money and the fundamental components of the financial system (markets and institutions).
Beceri 
2 Analyzes the determination of interest rates and the functioning of financial markets.
3 Compares the structure of the Turkish banking system, commercial banking activities, and central banking.
4 Calculates and interprets monetary aggregates such as money supply, money demand, and inflation.
Yetkinlik 
5 Evaluates monetary policy instruments, banking risk management, and international financial developments.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Paranın Tanımı, Fonksiyonları ve Finansal Sistemin Temel Yapısı Reading
2 Finansal Piyasalar, Finansal Kurumlar ve Faiz Oranlarının Belirlenmesi The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
3 Faiz Türleri ve Finansal Piyasaların İşleyişi The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
4 Türk Bankacılık Sisteminin Tarihsel Gelişimi ve Yapısı The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
5 Ticari Bankacılık: Bilanço ve Bankacılık Faaliyetleri The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
6 Ticari Bankacılıkta Kredi Süreçleri The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
7 Merkez Bankacılığı ve TCMB ` nin Görev ve Araçları The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
8 Ara Sınav
9 Para Arzı ve Para Çarpanı The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
10 Para Talebi Teorileri (Klasik, Keynesyen, Friedman) The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
11 Enflasyon: Nedenleri, Türleri ve Enflasyonla Mücadele The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
12 Para Politikası Araçları ve Uygulaması The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
13 Bankacılıkta Risk Yönetimi ve Basel Düzenlemeleri The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
14 Uluslararası Para Sistemi ve Döviz Piyasaları The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
15 Genel Tekrar The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
16 Final Sınavı

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 5 3 4 1 3 1 1 4
In1
Sk2
Sk3
Sk4
Co5

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