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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | EKO704 |
| Name | Contemporary Financial Economics and Institutions |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HARUN BAL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary financial economics and the functioning of financial institutions. The course covers fundamental topics such as the structure of financial markets, the role of financial intermediaries and institutions, modern financial theories, capital markets, portfolio management, the dynamics of financial crises, financial regulations, and the monetary policies of central banks. Students will analyze current issues like the global integration of the financial system and sustainable finance, which will enhance their understanding of economic theories and practices in this field. Additionally, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective management of financial systems by examining the structure of financial crises and policy strategies to address them.
Course Content
Fundamentals of the financial system and types of financial markets, role of financial intermediaries and institutions, modern financial theories and models, capital markets and investment instruments, portfolio theory and asset management, structure and impacts of financial crises, financial regulations and institutions, role of central banks and monetary policies, global financial system and economic integration, sustainable finance and corporate social responsibility.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Ceylan A. & T.Korkmaz (2021)," Financial Management - Basic Subjects"; Ekin Publishing House.
Notes
Mishkin, F. S. and Eakins, S. G (2009), Financial Markets and Institutions, 6th Ed., Principles of Financial Economics,Stephen F. LeRoy & Santa Barbara, 2014; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139162272
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains financial concepts, theories and methods. |
| LO02 | Explains the roles of financial actors in the economy. |
| LO03 | Explains policy suggestions in the face of financial problems. |
| LO04 | Explains national and international economic and financial indicators. |
| LO05 | Explains banking applications. |
| LO06 | Apply economic analysis methods to banking problems. |
| LO07 | Resolves a defined financial event using the necessary tools. |
| LO08 | Explains the dynamics of the global financial system and the effects of economic integration on financial markets. |
| LO09 | Explains the monetary policies of central banks and their effects on the economic system. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the importance of demand and supply and the conditions of the market economy to work better | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the market economy, the price advantage of the event. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the price advantage in market economy | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Faces with challenges, produces a numerical and policy options. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies the methods of economic analysis. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theory of economics in analyzing the economic events | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains economic issues such as determinants of economic growth, causes and costs of unemployment, globalization and economic interdependence of nations. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates academic writings related to the field of economics. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team,leads a team and works effectively | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments about his field and improves himself | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses himself/herself accurately, both orally and in writing. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concepts of Financial Market | Reading related articles and book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Money markets | Reading related articles and book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Money Market Institutions | Reading related articles and book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Money Market Instrument | Reading related articles and book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Capital Markets | Reading related articles and book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Institutions of Capital Markets | Reading related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Instruments of Money Market | reading the book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Research and project preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | International Financial Markets | reading the book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Foreign Exchange Market | reading the book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Derivatives Market | reading the book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Interest Rate and Risk | Reading related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Financial return and risk | Doing the given exercises | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Analysis of Current Financial Events | Doing the given exercises | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Financial Asset Valuation | Reading related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Project preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||