Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5ITF311Financial Markets And Institutions3+0+036

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program International Trade and Finance (Eng)
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to explain the functioning mechanism of financial markets, the role of financial institutions, interest rates and valuation of financial assets.
Course Content This course covers the financial markets, financial institutions, financial securities, term structure of interest rates, exchange rates and monetary policy decisions.
Course Methods and Techniques (1) lecture,
(2) Question & Answer
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Fatma Dural fatma.dural@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Financial Markets and Institutions, F.S. Mishkin and S.G. Eakins, 6th Edition, Pearson Prectice Hall.
Textbook and supplementary materials

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %40
Field %60

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Quizzes 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 17 17
Practice 2 15 30
Final examination 1 22 22
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 153

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Expalain the functioning of the financial system
2 Compute value of financial securities.
3 Analyze the impact of monetary policy on financial markets
4 Explain how exchange rates and interest rates affect the economy.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Why Study Financial Markets? Why Study Financial Institutions? Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 1 pages:1-13) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 1 pages:1-13)
2 Function and Structures of Financial Markets Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 2 pages:15-33) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 2 pages:15-33)
3 What Do Interest Rates Mean and What Is Their Role in Valuation? Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 3, pages:36-40) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 3, pages:36-40)
4 Loanable Funds and Theory, Supply and Demand in the Bond Market Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 4 pages:68-80) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 4 pages:68-80)
5 The link between the time value of money and interest rates http://teachmefinance.com/timevalueofmoney.html Author: Mark McCracken http://teachmefinance.com/timevalueofmoney.html Author: Mark McCracken
6 Effective annual rates and Fisher effect Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, , (Chapter 4, pages: 78-84) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, , (Chapter 4, pages: 78-84)
7 The Risk and Term Structure of Interest Rates Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, (Chapter 5, pages: 89-108) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, (Chapter 5, pages: 89-108)
8 Central Banks and the Federal Reserve System Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 9, pages:191-212) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 9, pages:191-212)
9 Conduct of Monetary Policy: Tools, Goals, Strategy, and Tactics Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, ( Chapter 10, pages:214-235) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, ( Chapter 10, pages:214-235)
10 Financial Markets: Money Markets Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 11 pages:255-275) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 11 pages:255-275)
11 Financial Markets: Bond Markets Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 12 pages:280-298) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 12 pages:280-298)
12 Financial Markets: Stock Markets Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 13 pages:302-313) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition ( Chapter 13 pages:302-313)
13 Financial Markets: Foreign exchange market Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, (Chapter 15, pages 347-368) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, (Chapter 15, pages 347-368)
14 The International Financial System Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, (Chapter 16, pages 374-384) Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins (2016) “Financial Markets and Institutions”, 8th Global Edition, (Chapter 16, pages 374-384)


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
C1 5 2 2 3 3 1
C2 5 3 3 3 3 1
C3 5 5 5 3 5 2
C4 5 5 5 3 5 1

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