Information Package

Master's of Insurance and Risk Management without Thesis

SRY525

PRIVATE PENSION FUNDS MANAGEMENT

Course Code
SRY525
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to define private pension funds, explain their history and operation.
  2. Express the benefits of private pension funds to individuals.
  3. Discuss why people should have private pension funds.
  4. Will be able to explain the place and importance of private pension funds in the Turkey's economy.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, the definition and basic features of the social security system and private pension funds will be given. The historical development of the social security system, its current status, and complementary institutions in social security will be mentioned. Additionally, the purpose, functioning, conceptual framework, and macroeconomic effects of private pension funds as well as their management will be explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week INTRODUCTION
2nd Week DEFINITION AND BASIC FEATURES OF SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
3rd Week THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT STATUS OF SOCIAL SECURITY
4th Week SOCIAL SECURITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE WORLD AND IN TURKEY
5th Week COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SOCIAL SECURITY
6th Week PURPOSE OF SPECIAL PENSION SYSTEM
7th Week FUNCTIONING OF SPECIAL PENSION SYSTEM
8th Week Midterm
9th Week CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF PRIVATE PENSION FUNDS
10th Week MACRO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF PRIVATE PENSION FUNDS
11th Week DEFINITIONS OF PRIVATE PENSION FUNDS
12th Week DETAILS OF PRIVATE PENSION FUNDS
13th Week MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE PENSION FUNDS
14th Week MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE PENSION FUNDS
Recommended or Required Reading1. Çağatay Ergenekon, Özel Emeklilik Fonları Şili Örneğinden Alınacak Dersler, İstanbul Menkul Kıymetler Borsaso, 1998.
2. Murat Özbolat, Türkiyede Hayat Sigortaları ve Bireysel Emeklilik Sistemi, 2003.
3. Lecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 10
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 20
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 20
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 80
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 40 40
Total Work Load303
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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