Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusuf BAYRAKTUTAN

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Obtain advance knowledge on international monetary system, and its evolution
2) Recall international financial relations and mechanisms
3) Evaluate the international financial architecture and operations
4) Recognize financial instruments and institutions
5) Discuss credit ratings and related institutions

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	Middle
	2	High	High	Middle
	3	High	High	Middle
	4	High	High	Middle
	5	High	High	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Candidates are provided with profound knowledge on international monetary system, its evolution, problems, structure; IMF, and EU.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Exchange rate and related concepts
3) Exchange rate systems
4) International payments and the IMF
5) Monetary Unification and the Euro
6) International liquidity and the US Dollar
7) BIS
8) Midterm
9) International financial system and institutions
10) Foreign exchange market
11) Spots and forwards
12) Changes in exchange rates and parity conditions
13) Exchange rate risk, hedging
14) Financial derivatives: futures, options and swaps
15) Euromoney and eurobonds
16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Presentation/Seminar	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)