Information Package

Program of International Trade and Finance

TBS409

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE

Course Code
TBS409
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. Understand the fundamental concepts in the financing of foreign trade.
  2. Understand the institutional structure in the financing of 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 loans for foreign exchange
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.

Seyidoğlu, H. (2016). Uluslararası finans (6th ed.). Güzem Can Yayınları.
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 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1
K2
K3 X X
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8 X X
K9
K10