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)
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