Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Economic Organizations
Course Code: ECON315
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

"International Economic Organizations" course aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the structure, functions and impact of international organizations that play a key role in the functioning of the global economic system. This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the history, objectives, functioning mechanisms and policies of the IMF, World Bank, WTO, and other regional and global economic organizations. It also allows them to analyze the impact of these organizations on the global economy and the current problems they face. During the course, students will critically evaluate the roles of these organizations in international economic cooperation, development, trade and financial stability. In this way, they will have the knowledge and analytical competence to work on international economic organizations after graduation.

Course Content

"International Economic Organizations" course introduces students to the structure, functions and effects of international organizations such as IMF, World Bank, WTO, OECD, UN and regional economic blocs that play a key role in the functioning of the global economic system. The course examines the history, objectives, policies and programs of these organizations and discusses their role and impact on the global economy. Students will also learn how the G20, G7, ILO, WHO and financial stability organizations respond to economic crises and their sustainable development goals. This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of international economic cooperation and policy-making processes, allowing them to analyze current issues facing international economic organizations and possible future developments.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to recognize and explain the structure, objectives and functioning mechanisms of IMF, World Bank, WTO and other international economic organizations.
2.Students will be able to analyze the role and impact of international economic organizations on the global economy and evaluate the results of their economic policies and programs.
3.Students will be able to examine the historical development of international economic organizations and their relationship with current events, and understand the changes and evolution of these organizations over time.
4.Students will be able to analyze the structure and functioning of regional economic blocs (EU, ASEAN, NAFTA/USMCA etc.) and evaluate the processes of regional and global economic integration comparatively.
5.Students will be able to identify the current problems faced by international economic organizations and develop solutions to these problems with critical thinking skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dam, M. M. (2022). Uluslararası Ekonomik Kuruluşlar. Alter Yayınları.
2.Yardımcı, P. (2014). Uluslararası Ekonomik Kuruluşlar . Detay Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
International economic organizations; description, historical development and types
Week 2 - Theoretical
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Week 3 - Theoretical
World Bank
Week 4 - Theoretical
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Week 5 - Theoretical
United Nations (UN) and Economic Organizations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Regional Economic Organizations - EU
Week 7 - Theoretical
Regional Economic Organizations - ASEAN, APEC, EFTA, NAFTA/USMCA, Mercosur, etc.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Week 9 - Theoretical
G20 and G7
Week 10 - Theoretical
International Labor Organization (ILO)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Week 12 - Theoretical
World Health Organization (WHO), Global Environmental Organizations etc. and Economic Impacts
Week 13 - Theoretical
International Energy Agency and World Economic Forum
Week 14 - Theoretical
Financial Stability Board (FSB) and International Financial Institutions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
5
4
5
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
3
4
3
2
4
2
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
4
OÇ-4
5
4
5
3
4
2
2
4
2
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
3
4
2
2
4
2
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026