ITRD402 International Trade and InsuranceIstanbul 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: ITRD402
Course Name: International Trade and Insurance
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP IYILER
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to define the concept of insurance in general terms and to convey important practical issues.
Course Content: Lists the types of insurance and decides which insurance may be appropriate in which situation during foreign trade.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defines the basic concepts of insurance within the framework of foreign trade principles.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Shows the possible effects of insurance use on the development of foreign trade.
2) Analyzes insurance and reinsurance calculations.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Lists the types of insurance and decides which insurance may be appropriate in which situation during foreign trade.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Examines the course content. • Defines the concept of risk.
2) • Explains how the insurance contract is prepared.
3) Examines the historical development of life insurance.
4) Lists the functions of the fuse.
5) Reading Chapter 6 (Insurance, pp.93-102)
6) Examines the insurance contract.
7) Formulates the insurance premium.
8) Evaluates the resolution process of disputes related to damage in the damage assessment process.
9) • Students are evaluated with a midterm exam.
10) Evaluates the midterm exam.
11) Examines the historical development of reinsurance.
12) Defines national reinsurance.
13) • Lists common provisions for excess of loss.
14) Study on end-of-term project presentation
15) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Risk Yönetimi ve Sigortacılık
Derleyen: Erdem Kırkbeşoğlu
Gazi Kitabevi / İşletme –Ekonomi- Pazarlama Dizisi
İstanbul, 2014
ISBN : 9786053441168
Risk Yönetimi ve Sigortacılık
Mahir Çipil
Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık / Yönetim Dizisi
Ankara, 2008
ISBN : 9786051335667
References: Risk Yönetimi ve Sigortacılık
Derleyen: Erdem Kırkbeşoğlu
Gazi Kitabevi / İşletme –Ekonomi- Pazarlama Dizisi
İstanbul, 2014
ISBN : 9786053441168
Risk Yönetimi ve Sigortacılık
Mahir Çipil
Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık / Yönetim Dizisi
Ankara, 2008
ISBN : 9786051335667

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

Field Study
Expression

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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 90
Final 15 105
Total Workload 195