| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Know the concept, definition, and scope of financial literacy.
- Recognize basic concepts related to finance and economics.
- Understand and interpret financial statements.
- Understand the time value of money and perform interest calculations.
- Understand the financial system and acquire knowledge about financial markets, financial intermediaries, and financial instruments.
- Learn about funding sources and compare alternative finance sources.
- Recognize financial risks and have knowledge of risk management and portfolio diversification methods.
- Comprehend asset and investment concepts, as well as the management of cash and other assets.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The primary aim of this course is to inform students about the fundamental financial concepts and raise awareness on finance-related topics. Additionally, it aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding spending, saving, financing, and investing in both personal and professional life. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Financial literacy as a core life skill (financial knowledge, financial attitudes, financial behavior) |
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2nd Week |
Basic concepts related to economics |
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3rd Week |
Basic concepts related to economics |
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4th Week |
Time value of money and interest calculations |
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5th Week |
Risk-return relationship |
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6th Week |
Overview of financial markets |
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7th Week |
Players in financial markets |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Financial market regulators |
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10th Week |
Financial instruments (stocks, bonds, treasury bills) |
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11th Week |
Balance sheet-income statement |
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12th Week |
Structure and functioning of stock exchanges |
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13th Week |
Portfolio diversification |
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14th Week |
How to manage personal finance |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Eğilmez, M. (2021). Örneklerle kolay ekonomi. Remzi Kitabevi.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
20 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
20 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
80 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Total Work Load | 151 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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