Information Package / Course Catalogue
Financial Literacy
Course Code: MKS159
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

To inform students about the basic concepts of finance. To provide awareness about issues such as savings, reaching financial resources, using resources obtained and the converting to investments In both their private and working life

Course Content

Definition of financial literacy, Basic Concepts of the Finance and Economics, Reading and Interpreting of Financial Statements, Financial Markets: Money Markets, Capital Markets, Financial instruments (securities), Financial Planning

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the scope of the concept of financial literacy.
2.To recognize the basic concepts of finance and economics
3.Recognize the financial system
4.It can explain commonly used financial instruments and their risks.
5.They gain knowledge about financial markets and financial intermediaries.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çakırer, M. A. (2024). Financial Literacy. Ekin Publications, Bursa.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of financial literacy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of the Finance and Economics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Business Finance and Financial Management
Week 4 - Theoretical
Accounting System and its Interpretation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reading and Interpreting of Financial Statements
Week 6 - Theoretical
Time Value of Money
Week 7 - Theoretical
Financial System and Financial Intermediaries
Week 8 - Theoretical
Financial Markets: Money Markets, Capital Markets
Week 9 - Theoretical
Financial Markets: Money Markets, Capital Markets (Midterm Exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Financial instruments (securities)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Financing Resources and Financing Decision
Week 12 - Theoretical
Asset and Investment Concepts
Week 13 - Theoretical
Investment Decisions and Issues to be Considered in Investment Decisions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Financial Planning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Assignment1303
Quiz1202
Midterm Examination1404
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026