Information Package / Course Catalogue
Financial Literacy
Course Code: DIT180
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 finance and to raise awareness of finance-related issues. It is also aimed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to make sound decisions on issues such as spending, savings, financing and investment, both in their private and working lives.

Course Content

The concept of financial literacy, basic concepts of finance and economy, Financial system, money and capital markets, Personal Financial Planning, Investment Decisions and Investment Plan, Overview of Capital Market Institutions, Investment tools, alternative financial resources

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Gülbin TOGUŞ POLAT
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to recognize the basic concepts of finance and economy
2.To have basic knowledge of finance - investment
3.To understand the importance of financial planning and to recognize the budgeting and other methods used in this regard
4.To know the points to be considered while making investment decisions
5.To learn the methods used in making investment decisions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Başak Turan İçke, Finansal Okuryazarlık, Beta Yayınevi
2.Ders notları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Information about content of the lecture
Week 2 - Theoretical
Financial literacy and basic concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Financial literacy and basic concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Financial system and markets
Week 5 - Theoretical
Personal Financial Planning ( Budget Planning)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Personal Financial Planning ( Budget Planning)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sample budget creation (hands-on)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Capital market and instruments (money, capital and derivative markets and market instruments)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Investment vehicles
Week 11 - Theoretical
Securities and investment decisions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Securities and investment decisions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Portfolio creation (hands-on)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Review, assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Assignment52010
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026