Information Package

Program of Finance and Banking

TBF429

FINANCING INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Course Code
TBF429
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize payment methods in foreign trade.
  2. Gain knowledge about exports and their financing.
  3. Understand the financing of imports.
  4. Acquire information about Eximbank loans and bank foreign currency loans.
  5. Know about factoring, forfaiting, and barter transactions.
  6. Keep up with current developments in the financing of foreign trade.
  7. Determine the necessary conditions for financing foreign trade.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to teach the financing methods of international trade transactions, payment methods, Eximbank credits, factoring, forfaiting, and other financing tools.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Conditions for securing trade finance
2nd Week Payment methods in foreign trade
3rd Week Payment methods in foreign trade
4th Week Export finance, institutional structure of export financing
5th Week Export finance, institutional structure of export financing
6th Week Export credit insurance and guarantees
7th Week Import financing and Eximbank credits
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Free zones
10th Week Alternative financing methods: factoring, forfaiting, and barter
11th Week Bank foreign exchange loans
12th Week Recent developments in trade finance
13th Week Recent developments in trade finance
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture notes

Kaya, F. (2013). Dış ticaret ve finansmanı: Örnek olay ve yeni mevzuat (3rd ed.). Beta Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
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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