FNCE401 Global Banking OperationsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Business Administration (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Business Administration (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FNCE401
Course Name: Global Banking Operations
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BÜLENT GÜNCELER
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. BÜLENT GÜNCELER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to introduce students with the concepts in applied structure such as banking system and commercial banks; regulators and organization structure in banks; basic bank operation terms; bank accounting structure; fields of activity in banking; correspondent banking; deposits; loans; funds transfers; check processing and clearing; funds management; FX transactions; capital market transactions; foreign trade operations; internet and mobile banking.
Course Content:
• Definitions of Functions in a bank
• Fields of Activity in a bank
• Introduction to Banking Law
• Purpose of Law
• Definitions
• Fields of Activity
• Corporate Governance
• Business Ethics in Banks’ Processing Environment
Document analysis

Chapter II - Functional Differences between departments & Ethical Rules
Document – Banking Ethical Rules (published by Turkish Bankers Association )
Chapter III
• Understanding functional differences between Operations, Marketing & Controls
• Discussion on qualifications of Board of Directors, CEO and Deputy General Managers and segregation of duties in the bank.
• General Information about Functional Structure of Commercial Banks
• Marketing
• Treasury
• Operations
• Risk Management
• Audit
• Support Units

Chapter III Account Opening
• Account Opening - I
• Understanding types of accounts and operations of account opening
• Account Opening Documentation
• Loan Accounts
• Bank & Cash Accounts
• Securities
• Deposit Accounts ,
• General Accounts for Accounting Purpose
• Understanding types of accounts and operations of account opening
• Demand Deposits,
• Time Deposits,
• Repo Accounts
• Nostro Accounts and
• Account Reconciliation

Chapter IV - Loans
• Loan Processing - I
• Policies & Procedures of Loan Processing
• Definition of Loans
• Legal Framework
• Individual Loans
• SME Loans
• Corporate Loans
• Loan Processing - II
• Policies & Procedures of Loan Processing
• International Borrowings
• Non-cash Loans
• Guarantee Letters
• Foreign Trade Loans

Chapter V - Funds Transfer
• Funds Transfers
• How to effect operations of transfers
• Description of Funds Transfers
• AML (Anti-money Laundering) Issues , Suspicious Transactions and functions of MASAK organization in AML concerns.
• Transfer Instructions
• EFT System,
• Central Bank Functions at EFT
• SWIFT System
• Checks and Collections
• Clearing System
Chapter VI - Card Operations
• Basics of Credit Card Operations - I
• Types and Legal Framework
• Credit Card regulations
• Types of Credit Cards
• Limitations
Chapter VI - Controls at Card Operations
• Risks and Controls
• Operational rules
Chapter VII - Other Bank Operations and Banking Services
• Operations of Other Banking Services - I
• General Accounts,
• Sundry Accounts,
• Fixed Assets,
• Accruals,
• Provisions,
• Equity and Capital Accounting
• Profit & Loss Statement Operations
• Definition of Profit & Loss
• Interest Income Operations
• Interest Expense Operations
• Non- Interest Income Operations
• Non-interest Expense Operations
• Exchange Gains & Losses
• Revaluation of FX Accounts
Chapter VIII Financial Statements
• Operations of Financial Statements
• Legal Framework of Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Statement
• Accounting Standards and IFRS
• Announcement of Financials and ethical standards to comply with
• Analysis of Financial Tables by major ratios
• Audit report
Chapter IX Risk Management & Internal Systems
• Risk Management in Banks & Wrap-up
• Market Risk,
• Liquidity Risk
• Credit Risk,
• Operational Risks
• Regulatory Risks
• Compliance

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course the students will be able to; Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze ways of banking operations, interpret results and identify outcome of processes
2) . Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the banking operations areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Analyze regulatory and processing environment of banks in terms of Operations.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduce the course to the students • Explain meaning of Bank Operations • Introduce universal banking products and services • Clarify difference between Operations and other units • Go over Syllabus • Discuss outline from major topics Review the Syllabus
1)
2) • Definitions of Functions in a bank • Fields of Activity in a bank • Introduction to Banking Law • Purpose of Law • Definitions • Fields of Activity • Corporate Governance • Business Ethics in Banks’ Processing Environment assigned reading for next class session Chapter II - Functional Differences between departments Document – Banking Ethical Rules (published by Turkish Bankers Association )
3) • Understanding functional differences between Operations, Marketing & Controls • Discussion on qualifications of Board of Directors, CEO and Deputy General Managers and segregation of duties in the bank. • Banking Ethical Rules Announced by Turkish Bankers Association • General Information about Functional Structure of Commercial Banks • Marketing • Treasury • Operations • Risk Management • Audit • Support Units assigned reading for next class session Chapter III Account Opening
4) Account Opening - I • Understanding types of accounts and operations of account opening • Account Opening Documentation • Loan Accounts • Bank & Cash Accounts • Securities • Deposit Accounts , • General Accounts for Accounting Purpose Will continue to Account Opening study the remaining items
5) • Account Opening - II • Understanding types of accounts and operations of account opening • Demand Deposits, • Time Deposits, • Repo Accounts • Nostro Accounts and • Account Reconciliation assigned reading for next class session
6) • Loan Processing - I • Policies & Procedures of Loan Processing • Definition of Loans • Legal Framework • Individual Loans • SME Loans • Corporate Loans assigned reading for next class session ( Other Loans )
7) • Loan Processing - II • Policies & Procedures of Loan Processing • International Borrowings • Non-cash Loans • Guarantee Letters • Foreign Trade Loans Homework: Study for Mid-term exam
8) • MID-TERM Exam Study to next week session
9) • Funds Transfers • How to effect operations of transfers • Description of Funds Transfers • AML (Anti-money Laundering) Issues , Suspicious Transactions and functions of MASAK organization in AML concerns. • Transfer Instructions • EFT System, • Central Bank Functions at EFT • SWIFT System • Checks and Collections • Clearing System assigned reading for next class session Credit Card Operations
10) • Basics of Credit Card Operations - I • Types and Legal Framework • Credit Card regulations • Types of Credit Cards • Limitations • Risks and Controls • Operational rules assigned reading for next class session (General Accounts, Sundry Accounts, Provisions, Fixed Assets, Equity)
11) • Operations of Other Banking Services - I • General Accounts, • Sundry Accounts, • Fixed Assets, • Accruals, • Provisions, • Equity and Capital Accounting assigned reading for next class session Profit & Loss Statement Operations
12) • Operations of Other Banking Services - II • Profit & Loss Statement Operations • Definition of Profit & Loss • Interest Income Operations • Interest Expense Operations • Non- Interest Income Operations • Non-interest Expense Operations • Exchange Gains & Losses • Revaluation of FX Accounts LEARNING ACTIVITIES Class Presentation Case studies OUT OF CLASS WORK ASSIGMENT Homework: assigned reading for next class session Operations of Financial Statements HOURS 3 Hours assigned reading for next class session Operations of Financial Statements
13) • Opearations of Financial Statements • Legal Framework of Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Statement • Accounting Standards and IFRS • Announcement of Financials and ethical standards to comply with • Analysis of Financial Tables by major ratios • Audit report Study section for Risk Management in Banks
14) • Risk Management in Banks & Wrap-up • Market Risk, • Liquidity Risk • Credit Risk, • Operational Risks • Regulatory Risks • Compliance HOURS 3 Hours Prepare for Final Exam
15) Final Exam Review course materials

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Banking Basics, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 11/2011 ISBN: 18004091333Mater
Course Material of Dr. Bulent Günceler, Will be provided during lectures ( at University Learning System OLEARN)
References: • Regulations published by Banking Regulation & Supervision Agency
www.bddk.gov.tr
• Regulations Published by Central Bank of Turkey
www.tcmb.gov.tr
• Bank Ethical Rules published by Turkish Bankers Association www.tbb.org.tr
• Other Regultions published by various regulatory bodies
• Presentation Slides Prepared by the instructor

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3) Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4) Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6) Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8) Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10) Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3) Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4) Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6) Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8) Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10) Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lab
Homework
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Project 1 12
Homework Assignments 4 12
Quizzes 4 8
Midterms 1 15
Final 1 22
Total Workload 178