Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Ebu Bekir AYAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explains the international financial system.
2) Interprets the balance of payments.
3) Describes the functioning of foreign exchange markets.
4) Decribes foreign exchange arbitrage transactions.
5) Students learn about international financial institutions and global financial crises.
6) Interprets the emergence and development of financial crises.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

International financial system and International financial markets, Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange Market, Exchange rate regimes, Foreign Exchange Arbitrage transactions, Derivative Markets, Global and national Financial Crises.

Weekly Schedule

1) An Overview of the International Financial Systems
2) International Money and capital markets
3) Foreign exchange markets
4) Currency Arbitrages
5) International securities markets
6) Exchange rate regimes
7) Balance of payments
8) Midterm exam
9) Derivatives: Options
10) Derivatives: Forwards
11) Derivatives: Futures
12) Derivatives: Swaps
13) International Financial Institutions
14) Global Financial Crisis
15) Financial crises in Turkey
16) Final exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)