Information Package

Program of International Finance and Banking

TBS436

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS

Course Code
TBS436
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. Explain the definition and functioning of international financial markets.
  2. Define the financial instruments used and the parties involved in financial markets.
  3. Learn the key types of international financial transactions.
  4. Provide information on international financial institutions.
  5. Identify potential risks in international financial markets.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course provides an in-depth analysis of the role of the International Monetary Fund in the global monetary system, the Eurobond and Eurocurrency markets, and the key institutions in international finance, including the World Bank Group, European Investment Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Balance of payments
2nd Week International money markets
3rd Week International bond markets
4th Week International stock market
5th Week International portfolio management
6th Week International capital budgeting
7th Week International capital budgeting
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week International working capital management and financing of foreign trade
10th Week International working capital management and financing of foreign trade
11th Week Foreign direct investments
12th Week International banking
13th Week International banking
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingSeyidoğlu, H. (2016). Uluslararası finans. Güzem Can Yayınları.

Doğukanlı, H. (2010). Uluslararası finans. Nobel Kitabevi.

Lecture notes.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Total(%) 35
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 35
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 65
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 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K7 X X X X X