Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Sultan GEDİK GÖÇER

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) The course will provide students with gains in the basic elements of airline financing and the economic dynamics of the airline industry, the funding sources that the industry can use, the analysis techniques used to reveal the financial performance of the companies, and the long-term financial planning approach.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes	1	Middle	High	Middle	High	Low	High	Low	High	Low	High	Low

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Today the increase in competition with the number of airline companies has made it necessary to establish strong partnerships and to become stronger in the sector by making purchases. In this course, the basic elements of airline financing and the economic dynamics of the airline sector will be discussed, the sources of funds that the sector can use, the analysis techniques used to reveal the financial performance of the companies and the long-term financial planning approach will be examined. In this context, the sector will examine the economic gains of collaborations with transport companies, airport operators, ground service providers, cargo agencies and international organizations. Differences in the economics of various carrier business models (full-service carriers, low cost carriers, ultra low cost carriers and charter companies) will be analyzed with examples.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)