Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Banking and Insurance
Course Code: BSN106
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To establish a fundamental knowledge base in banking and insurance.

Course Content

Banking, banking in Turkey, capital markets

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the development of the banking and insurance systems in the world and in Türkiye.
2.Explain the general components and functioning of the banking and insurance system.
3.Demonstrate knowledge of banking and insurance operations.
4.Describe the institutions operating within the banking and insurance system.
5.Evaluate the role and importance of banks and the insurance system in financial markets.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bankacılık ve Sigortacılığa Giriş, Anadolu Üniversitesi
2.Genel Bankacılık Bilgileri, Adalet HAZAR, Şenol BABUŞÇU
3.Banka İşlemleri, Alptekin GÜNEY
4.Sigortacılığa Giriş, İstanbul Üniversitesi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept of Banking and the Historical Development of Banking in the World
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Concept of Banking and the Historical Development of Banking in the World
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Historical Development of Banking in Türkiye
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Historical Development of Banking in Türkiye
Week 3 - Theoretical
Functions and Areas of Activity of Banks
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Functions and Areas of Activity of Banks
Week 4 - Theoretical
Institutions that Regulate and Supervise Banks in Türkiye
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Institutions that Regulate and Supervise Banks in Türkiye
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of Banks
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Types of Banks
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of Banks
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Types of Banks
Week 7 - Theoretical
Banking Operations (Other Banking Services)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Preparation on Banking Operations (Deposits and Loans)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Banking Operations (Other Banking Services)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Preparation on Banking Operations (Other Banking Services)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Concept of Insurance and the Historical Development of Insurance in the World and Türkiye
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Concept of Insurance and the Historical Development of Insurance in the World and Türkiye
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basic Functions and Principles of Insurance
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Basic Functions and Principles of Insurance
Week 11 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Insurance
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Basic Concepts of Insurance
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types of Insurance
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Types of Insurance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Insurance Companies, Agencies, Loss Adjusters, and Institutions in the Turkish Insurance System
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Preparation on Insurance Companies, Agencies, Loss Adjusters, and Institutions in the Turkish Insurance System
Week 14 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Insurance Contracts and the Rights and Obligations of the Parties
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Preparation on the Characteristics of Insurance Contracts and the Rights and Obligations of the Parties
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment110010
Quiz1606
Midterm Examination110010
Final Examination116117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026