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Program of Accounting and Financial Management

TBF342

MONEY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Course Code
TBF342
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the definition, scope, and functions of the financial system and gain knowledge about its structure and operation.
  2. Recognize the elements of financial markets and understand their potential impacts on the market.
  3. Understand the historical development of the banking system and become familiar with different types of banking and their operations.
  4. Acquire knowledge about the capital market and capital market institutions, including its structure, operation, instruments, and the institutions within this market.
  5. Learn how supervision and regulatory processes are carried out in financial markets.
  6. Grasp the effects of globalization on financial markets and evaluate the outcomes of the internationalization process.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsTBF111 Introduction to Economics I and TBF112 Introduction to Economics II
Course DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to the concepts of money and credit, exploring their nature, functions, and role within the economy. The course examines the structures of commercial banks and central banks, focusing on how monetary policy is formed, implemented, and its effectiveness. Additionally, the course introduces students to the operation of money markets and the broader financial system.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Foundations and general structure of the financial system
2nd Week General structure of the financial system
3rd Week Key factors determining the functioning of the financial system
4th Week Key factors shaping the structure of the financial system
5th Week Money markets
6th Week Banking system
7th Week Banking system
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Capital markets
10th Week Capital market institutions
11th Week Supervision of financial markets
12th Week Regulation of financial markets
13th Week Globalization process
14th Week Internationalization of financial markets
Recommended or Required ReadingMishkin, F. S. (2019). The economics of money, banking, and financial markets (12th ed.). Pearson-Prentice Hall.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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