Information Package / Course Catalogue
Financial Literacy
Course Code: ISL445
Course Type: Non Departmental 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

To inform about the basic concepts of finance and to raise awareness on finance-related issues. It is aimed to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to make healthy and rational decisions on issues such as spending, savings, financing and investment in both their private and working lives.

Course Content

Concept of financial literacy, basic concepts of finance and economy, interest calculations, financial system, money and capital markets, financial instruments, cash budget, break-even analysis, alternative financial sources, investment decisions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Kemal ÖZDEMİR
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains financial concepts and terms.
2.Improves budgeting and saving skills.
3.Evaluates credit use and debt management.
4.Defines basic investment instruments.
5.Analyzes financial risks.
6.Applies financial decision-making processes.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gökmen, Habil (2012) Finansal Okuryazarlık, Hiperlink Yayınları, İstanbul
2.Temizel Fatih (2010), Mavi Yakalılıarda Finansal Okuryazarlık, Beta Basım Yayım, İstanbul
3.Parasız, İlker (2013), Para Banka ve Finansal Piyasalar, Ezgi Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept, definition and scope of financial literacy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Finance and Economy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Business Finance and Financial Management
Week 4 - Theoretical
Accounting System, Output of Accounting System Financial Statements
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reading and Interpreting Financial Statements
Week 6 - Theoretical
Time Value of Money, Present and Future Value Concepts and Interest Calculations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Financial System and Financial Intermediary Institutions
Week 8 - Theoretical
Financial Markets: Money Market, Capital Market and Derivative Markets
Week 9 - Theoretical
Financial Instruments (Securities)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Financing Sources and Financing Decisions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Asset and Investment Concepts, Cash and Other Asset Management
Week 12 - Theoretical
Investment Decisions and Methods Used in Investment Decisions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Financial Planning
Week 14 - Theoretical
Budgets and Breakeven Analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Midterm Examination132133
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2
3
3
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3
2
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3
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3
2
3
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3
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2
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3
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3
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5
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5
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2
2
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026