Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Flows of Goods and Capital
Course Code: ECON414
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

The main objective of this course is to explain the criteria that international flows of goods and capital, which are increasing in the world as a result of globalization, take into account in the selection of countries and the risks they face and how these risks can be minimized.

Course Content

The effects of different dimensions of globalization on international capital flows, direct investments, what countries need to do in order to benefit from them, what are the common issues to be considered in global goods movements will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Umut EVLİMOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Students understand the development of the phenomenon of globalization and its consequences.
2.Students have knowledge about the types of capital movements.
3.Students have knowledge about the risks faced by international portfolio investments.
4.Students have knowledge about the universal rules of global trade.
5.Students have knowledge about Turkey's place in global trade.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Utkulu, U. Ve Aydemir, İ. (2009). Türkiye’de Dış Ticaret İşlemleri ve Uygulaması. Gazi Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of Globalization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Globalization Approaches
Week 3 - Theoretical
Dimensions of Globalization
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of foreign investment
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Difference Between Direct Investments and Portfolio Investments
Week 6 - Theoretical
Factors affecting the country selection of direct and portfolio investments
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Foreign Trade
Week 8 - Theoretical
Development of Foreign Trade in Turkey
Week 9 - Theoretical
Export
Week 10 - Theoretical
Import
Week 11 - Theoretical
Payment Methods in International Trade
Week 12 - Theoretical
Delivery Methods in International Trade (Incoterms)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Financing Methods in International Trade 1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Financing Methods in International Trade 2
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
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
1
OÇ-2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
OÇ-3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
OÇ-4
2
4
3
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
OÇ-5
3
4
3
2
4
2
3
3
2
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026