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Course Description Course Name : Financial Markets Course Code : MG 234 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HATİCE DÜZAKIN Asst.Prof.Dr. GAMZE VURAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describe financial markets in general Have knowledge of instruments in capital markets Gain general knowledge about derivatives Describe, compare and distinguish financial institutions in Turkey Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The general purpose of this course is to present main principles and concepts about money, financial institutions, financial markets, financial instruments. Course Contents : In this course financial markets, financial institutions and financial instruments will be discussed. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The classroom will be determined by the dean´s office   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Financial Market in General Reading the first chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 2 Financial Instruments Reading the second chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 3 Capital Market Instruments Reading the third chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 4 Capital Market Instruments Reading the third chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 5 Capital Market Instruments Reading the third chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 6 Capital Market Instruments Reading the third chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 7 Derivatives Reading the forth chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 8 Mid-term Exam Preperation for the exam Written exam 9 Financial Institutions Reading the fifth chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 10 Financial Institutions Reading the fifth chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 11 Financial Institutions Reading the fifth chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 12 Turkey´s Financial Institutions Reading the sixth chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 13 Turkey´s Financial Institutions-2 Reading the seventh chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 14 Turkey´s Financial Institutions-3 Reading the seventh chapter of the main book (Financial Institutions-Serpil Canbaş) Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 15 Overview of the topics Overview of the main topics in the book Discussing the theoretical approaches, problem solving on the board and brainstorming. 16/17 Final Exam Preperation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Financial Markets, Financial İnstitutions and Capital Markets Analysis-Serpil Canbaş, Hatice Dogukanlı  Capital Markets, Cevat Sarıkamış  Capital Markets, Stock Marklets, Securities-Muharrem Karslı  Capital Markets, Securiyies and Portfolio Analysis, Mehmet Bolak  Capital Markets and Stok Markets Fundemental İnformations-ISE Publications Required Course Material(s)  http://www.spk.gov.tr   http://www.imkb.gov.tr   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Use the basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares 3 2 List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relations to each other 5 3 List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion and identify their advantages and disadvantages. 1 4 List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management ; indicate the strong and weak sides of each method. 2 5 Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. 2 6 Explain how to interpret the results gathered through the application and/or implementation of conceptual models and/or numerical and statistical methods of business management. 2 7 Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems 5 8 Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods 5 9 Use the basic numerical and statistical softwares 4 10 Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning 5 11 Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field. 5 12 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business context 4 13 Perceive and interpret the feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral format 5 14 Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required 5 15 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 16 Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives 5 17 Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affects the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses 5 18 Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively 5 19 As well as professional development, improve him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities, identifying needs of learning. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 114 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56 ECTS Credit: 5