Information Package / Course Catalogue
Financial Literacy
Course Code: KARA104
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

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Gülbin TOGUŞ POLAT
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of financial literacy.
2.Analyze income and expenses to prepare and manage a personal budget.
3.Evaluate basic banking products, types of credit, and financial risks.
4.Explain basic investment instruments and the risk-return relationship.
5.Demonstrate awareness of financial security, fraud, and consumer rights.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sarıaslan, H. (2019). Finansal okuryazarlık. Detay Yayıncılık.
2.Ceylan, A., & Korkmaz, T. (2018). Finansal yönetim. Ekin Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Financial Literacy: Basic Concepts and Objectives
Week 2 - Theoretical
Personal Financial Management and Budgeting
Week 3 - Theoretical
Income-Expense Balance and Saving Habits
Week 4 - Theoretical
Banking System and Basic Banking Products
Week 5 - Theoretical
Interest, Inflation, and Time Value of Money
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of Loans and Credit Usage
Week 7 - Theoretical
Debt Management and Financial Risks
Week 8 - Theoretical
Insurance and Risk Management
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to Investment Instruments (Deposits, Bonds, Stocks)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Risk and Return Concept
Week 11 - Theoretical
Digital Finance, Mobile Banking, and Fintech
Week 12 - Theoretical
Tax Awareness and Basic Tax Concepts
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fraud, Financial Security, and Consumer Rights
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review and Applied Financial Analysis
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1088
Final Examination101414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026