GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT234	GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS	4	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide knowledge about the functioning, intermediaries, and instruments of global financial markets, and to understand the impact of financial markets and regulations on the global economy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the definition, development, and regulations of global financial markets, money and capital markets, derivative markets, and international financial crises and their effects.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains the definition, basic functions, and historical development of global financial markets.
It classifies financial markets as money, capital, foreign exchange, and derivative markets and interprets the differences between them.
It evaluates the roles of global financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo, etc.) within the world financial system.
It analyzes the process of financial globalization and the economic effects of international capital movements.
It compares the differences in the financial market structures of developed, developing, and emerging market economies.
It evaluates the impact of digitalization, cryptocurrencies, fintech applications, and new financial instruments on global financial markets.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition, functions, and historical development of global financial markets	-
2	-	Classification of financial markets: Money, capital, foreign exchange, and derivatives markets	-
3	-	Global financial centers	-
4	-	The functioning and global importance of foreign exchange markets	-
5	-	Money markets	-
6	-	Capital markets	-
7	-	Derivative markets	-
8	-	International financial institutions	-
9	-	Financial globalization and capital movements	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Financial crises	-
12	-	Global financial regulations: Basel criteria and regulations	-
13	-	Financial markets of developing and emerging countries	-
14	-	Digitalization, cryptocurrencies, fintech, and new financial instruments	-
15	-	Current developments and solving question with examples	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Münyas, T. (2016). Finansal Piyasalar ve Kurumlar. Ekin Yayınevi
Erdem, E. (2018) Para, Banka ve Finansal Sistem. Detay Yayıncılık

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)					4
2	Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business and trade cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences. (Bloom 2)						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has. (Bloom 2)					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business and trade for occupational practices. (Bloom 3)					4
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)					4
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach. (Bloom 4)					4
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)		1
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)		1
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	10	1	10
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	3	4	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	1	5
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	8	3	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	8	3	24
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	50	0	105