COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BERNA KIRKULAK ULUDAĞ

Offered to

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Course Objective

This course is designed to overview the main issues in international finance. The course particularly aims 'hot topics' in international finance including pros and cons of fixed and floating exchange rates, current account imbalances, macroeconomic imbalances, blockchain, digital currencies, fintech, and international financial crises including Global Financial Crisis, Sovereign Debt Crisis in Europe, the impact of Covid-19 on global economies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Relevant articles and books will be supplied

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, discussions, group study.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Comprehensive analysis of balance of payments and foreign exchange mechanisms;
2. Detailed descriptive and explanatory analysis of block chain, digital currencies, and Fintech mechanisms;
3. Analysis of international financial crisis including Global Financial Crisis, Sovereign Debt Crisis in Europe, the impact of Covid-19 on global economies.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes