Information Package

Program of International Finance and Banking

TBS411

CURRENT ISSUES IN BANKING

Course Code
TBS411
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. Learn about new trends in banking.
  2. Gain expertise in financial technologies.
  3. Acquire knowledge about digital banking.
  4. Become familiar with regulations and legislative changes in the banking sector.
  5. Develop awareness of sustainability.
  6. Gain insights into branch management and the future of branches.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines new practices, technologies, and trends in banking and analyzes the decisions made by the Central Bank and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, along with their impacts on the banking sector.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fintech applications
2nd Week Fintech and cryptocurrencies
3rd Week Blockchain and crypto economy
4th Week Financial technology trends
5th Week Financial technology trends
6th Week Financial technology trends and regulations
7th Week Crowdfunding system
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Digital banking, digitalization process, and its future
10th Week Open banking
11th Week Platform banking and e-commerce
12th Week Invisible banking
13th Week Regulations in the banking sector and their effects
14th Week Student presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingBabuşcu, Ş., Hazar, A., Kırkbeşoğlu, E., Bektaş, S., Çifci, H., Ergüner Özkoç, E., Met, İ., Öğütçü Ulaş, G., Eralp, Ö., Güleç, M., & Yıldırım, A. C. (2021). Dönüşüm ve Finans: Gelecek Sandığımızdan Daha Yakın. Akademi Araştırma Planlama Danışmanlık Eğitim Yayıncılık Ltd. Şti.

Nakamoto, S. (2008). Bitcoin: A peer-to-peer electronic cash system. [Online]. Available at: https://www.debr.io/article/21260.pdf.

Karpan, A. (2019). Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Greenhaven Publishing LLC.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • 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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