FNS401 Global Banking TransactionsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International FinanceGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Finance
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FNS401
Course Name: Global Banking Transactions
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
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): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHMET GÖKHAN GÖKTAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to introduce students with the concepts 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: 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 & Clearing; Funds Management; FX Transactions; Capital Market Transactions; Foreign Trade Operations; Internet & Mobile Banking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • 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
3) • Analyze regulatory and processing environment of banks in terms of operations.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
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 • Clarify difference between Operations and other units • Go over Syllabus • Discuss outline from major topics NONE
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 Review the Syllabus Homework: assigned reading for next class session Chapter I - Definition of Bank Functions Fields of Activity in a bank
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 Homework: assigned reading for next class session Chapter II - Functional Differences between departments Document – Banking Ethical Rules (published by Turkish Bankers Association )

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Banking Basics, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 11/2011 ISBN: 18004091333
References: Bankacılık Giriş ve İlkeleri, Editör Dr. Feridun Kaya, Beta Yayıncılık, 3. Baskı Eylül 2014 ISBN 978-605-333-177-3

Yardımcı Kaynak : Banking Basics, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 11/2011 ISBN:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
1) -explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, 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.
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 and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries
3) Recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries.
4) Explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
4)  explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5)  discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)  develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
6) Develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
7)  express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
7) Translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8)  translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8) Express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
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.
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.

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 banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
1) -explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, 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.
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 and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries
3) Recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries.
4) Explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
4)  explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5)  discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)  develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
6) Develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
7)  express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
7) Translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8)  translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8) Express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
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.
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Project preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Individual Project
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
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 181