Information Package

Program of Finance and Banking

BANK101

INTRODUCTION TO BANKING

Course Code
BANK101
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain foundational knowledge in banking.
  2. Understand the functioning of the financial system.
  3. Analyze the core activities of banks.
  4. Evaluate bank supervision processes.
  5. Explain the role and functions of the Central Bank.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe Introduction to Banking course generally aims to inform students who are members of this department about the banking department. In the course, basic concepts of banking, bank functions, importance of banks in the economic and financial system, markets, types of banks, banks' liabilities, the Central Bank, regulatory institutions, and basic banking transactions are processed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Banks and the history of banking
2nd Week Importance of banking at economic and financial system and markets
3rd Week Basic notions of banking
4th Week Functions of banks and bank types
5th Week Organizational chart of banks
6th Week Risks in banking sector
7th Week Banking crisis and its effect on current banking system
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Classification of banks
10th Week Obligations of banks
11th Week Regulatory and supervisory institutions
12th Week Central banking
13th Week Monetary policy tools
14th Week General revision
Recommended or Required ReadingHazar, A. & Babuşcu, Ş.,(2019). Bankacılığa giriş. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • 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 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Workshop
Meeting with advisor
Mid-Pre Jury (including preparation)
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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