Information Package / Course Catalogue
Economic and Financial Literacy
Course Code: MVU106
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to inform students about the basic concepts of economics and finance and to raise awareness about these issues. It is also aimed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to make sound decisions on issues such as economics, spending, saving, financing and investment in both their private and business lives.

Course Content

The concept of economics and financial literacy, basic concepts of finance and economy, financial system, money and capital markets, personal financial planning, investment decisions and investment plans, a look at capital market institutions, investment tools, alternative financial resources

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to recognize basic concepts related to finance and economy
2.Having basic knowledge on Economy-Finance - investment issues
3.Understand the importance of financial planning and recognize budgeting and other methods used in this regard.
4.Knowing the issues to be taken into consideration when making investment decisions
5.Learning the methods used in making investment decisions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Economics (Zeynel Dinler)
2.Financial Literacy from A to Z (Haşmet Sarıgül)
3.Financial Literacy (Habil Gokmen)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Economics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Economic Systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Central Bank and its Policies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Current Account Deficit and Foreign Trade Balance
Week 5 - Theoretical
Gross National Product (GNP) and National Income Concepts veya ders başlığı olarak:
Week 6 - Theoretical
National Income and Unemployment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Financial Literacy and Basic Concepts
Week 8 - Theoretical
Global System and Global Finance, Financial System and Markets
Week 9 - Theoretical
Personal Financial Planning (Budget Planning)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Creating a Sample Budget
Week 11 - Theoretical
Capital Markets and Instruments (Money, Capital and Derivative Markets and Market Instruments)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Investment Tools
Week 13 - Theoretical
Securities and Investment Decisions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Creating a Portfolio
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination16410
Final Examination18412
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes