Information Package / Course Catalogue
Foreign Trade Financing
Course Code: LYM518
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

For the purpose of financing foreign trade activities, it is aimed to provide students with practical skills in providing financing by providing detailed information about cash (TL and foreign currency), non-cash and in-kind loans used both domestically and abroad.

Course Content

Cash and non-cash loan types that can be used both in Turkey and abroad for the purpose of financing foreign trade, their intended use. Buyer loans from Export Credit or Export Credit Guarantee Institutions (HERMES, COFACE, ERG, KFW VS) for the purpose of financing imports. Purpose of use of Letters of Guarantee, External Guarantees, Counter-Guarantees and Bank-Avali transactions within the scope of non-cash loans used in the purchase and sale of goods and services. Leasing, Factoring Applications. Pre-Shipment and Post-Shipment Export Loans used for export financing.Eximbank's Support Elements for Exporters (Export Credit Insurance, Eximbank Loans) and Applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the position and functions of the Central Bank and Commercial Banks in the financing of exports.
2.In the financing of exports, T.C. Will be able to explain the location of Eximbank.
3.Recognize the methods and tools used in the financing of imports.
4.Will be able to recognize some of the main international institutions selected in the financing of foreign trade.
5.Explain Financial Leasing, Factoring, Forfaiting and Hedging Methods that can be used in financing foreign trade.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ders notları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General Introduction of Cash and Non-Cash Loans that Can Be Used either in Domestic or Abroad for the Purpose of Financing Foreign Trade, Legislation Provisions Regarding Loans to be Used Abroad within the Framework of Capital Movements.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Opening letters of credit in favor of foreign sellers and financing provided within the scope of letters of credit (Transferable L / C / Back to Back L / C)
Week 3 - Theoretical
“Post-financing” (Postfinanscing-refinancing) of the documents related to the import letter of credit.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Making use of “Bank Aval Credit” in payments with in-kind loans and in-kind loans with in-kind loans. Transaction processes for the use of the loan
Week 5 - Theoretical
For the purpose of financing imports, “Buyer Loans” obtained from Export Credit or Export Guarantee Institutions (HERMES, COFACE, ERG, KFW, etc.).
Week 6 - Theoretical
"Letter of Guarantee", "External Guarantee" and "Counter-Guarantees" requested from Banks in the purchase and sale of Goods, Services, purpose of use, transaction processes
Week 7 - Theoretical
"For machinery and equipment to be imported" "Financing / Leasing" from the leasing institutions. Reasons for leasing, application processes
Week 8 - Theoretical
for the purpose of export financing, provided by banks operating in Turkey "Pre-shipment" and "Post-Dispatch" Export credit transactions and processes related to the use of the advantages of these loans
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Discounting / selling of receivables from exports to banks and financial institutions in the form of "Kabul recourse" and "Irrevocable recourse"
Week 12 - Theoretical
Within the scope of export receivables, "Financing from Factoring Institutions", Transaction processes for the applications of Factoring transactions in the sector
Week 13 - Theoretical
Introducing Eximbank and the support elements it provides to exporters Information on “Eximbank Insurance” and “Eximbank Loans” Principles and operation of the Eximbank Insurance Program
Week 14 - Theoretical
"Provided by Eximbank to exporters" "Principles of Use and Application of Pre-Shipment and Post-Shipment Loans"
Week 15 - Theoretical
"Provided by Eximbank to exporters" "Principles of Use and Application of Pre-Shipment and Post-Shipment Loans"
Week 16 - Final Exam
Finals
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Individual Work130226
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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OÇ-1
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
3
2
1
4
2
3
3
OÇ-3
4
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
OÇ-4
5
3
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4
5
2
2
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026