Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PR. | |
| Code | IKZ208 |
| Name | Macroeconomics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HAKKI ÇİFTÇİ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is, in short, to explain macro-economic problems such as unemployment, inflation, price level, economic stability and growth and their solutions.
Course Content
Definition of Macroeconomics, National Income Calculations, Relationship Between Income and Expenditure, Money, Interest and Income, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, International Connections and Open Macroeconomics, Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, Wages, Prices and Employment, Rational Expectations, General Equilibrium Theory, Growth and Productivity in The Long Run
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Provide basic information about current macroeconomic events and problems and provide them understand |
| LO02 | Explain why the problems that the basic macroeconomics try to solve are important |
| LO03 | Explain why the problems that the basic macroeconomics try to solve are important |
| LO04 | To introduce the basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how these tools are used |
| LO05 | To be able to think analytically and explain it effectively to third parties |
| LO06 | To introduce the basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how these tools are used |
| LO07 | To introduce the basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how these tools are used |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relations to each other | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion and identify their advantages and disadvantages. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management ; indicate the strong and weak sides of each method. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Explain how to interpret the results gathered through the application and/or implementation of conceptual models and/or numerical and statistical methods of business management. | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Use the basic numerical and statistical softwares | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Use the basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | As well as professional development, improve him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities, identifying needs of learning. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business context | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Perceive and interpret the feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral format | 3 |
| PLO16 | - | Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives | 4 |
| PLO19 | - | Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affects the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | Course books and other course materials | |
| 2 | National Income Accounts | Course books and other course materials | |
| 3 | Income and Expenditure | Course books and other course materials | |
| 4 | Money, Interest and Income | Course books and other course materials | |
| 5 | Macroeconomics for Open Economy | Course books and other course materials | |
| 6 | Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply | Course books and other course materials | |
| 7 | Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply | Course books and other course materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Inflation and Unemployment | Course books and other course materials | |
| 10 | Consumption and Saving | Course books and other course materials | |
| 11 | Investment | Course books and other course materials | |
| 12 | Money Demand | Course books and other course materials | |
| 13 | Public Finance | Course books and other course materials | |
| 14 | Central Bank, Money and Credit | Course books and other course materials | |
| 15 | Stability Programs | Course books and other course materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Final Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||