Information Package

Master's of Banking and Finance without Thesis

BF519

MONETARY POLICY AND CENTRAL BANKING

Course Code
BF519
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 the functions, structure of financial markets and functions of financial intermediaries.
  2. Will be able to define the meaning, role, measurement and functions of money.
  3. Will be able to explain the determination of interest rates by using liquidity preference framework and theory of asset demand
  4. Will be able to define transaction costs, asymmetric information, moral hazard and adverse selection financial markets.
  5. Will be able to explain bank management by using liquidity, asset, liability, capital adequacy management concepts.
  6. Will be able to define the structure of banking system.
  7. Will be able to explain the role and importance of central banks and process of money supply.
  8. Will be able to relate the theoretical foundations with real life applications.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionMeaning of central banking, history of central banking, responsibilities, tasks and duties of central banks, policy instruments, analytical balance sheet of central banks, monetary aggregates, inflation targeting, monetary programs, central bank and market relationships topics will be covered.
Course Contents The student’s study on a special subject, theoretical and/or practical (experimental), made under the supervision of a faculty member and is presented in front of a jury.
Recommended or Required ReadingThe literature on the subject of the thesis/the seminar/the project.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 13 182
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 2 2
Homework 1 1 1
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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