Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
International Financing DTB2103 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe SOY TEMÜR
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to introduce the financial techniques used in financing foreign trade transactions of firms and to help students understand the situations in which these techniques are used, as well as the risks and costs involved.
Course Content Understanding the functions, types and structures of financial statements, financial analysis techniques and interpretation of the results obtained with these techniques.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the basic concepts and financing methods used in international trade.
2 Compares different financing techniques used in foreign trade transactions.
3 Analyzes the conditions and functioning of international financing instruments.
4 Evaluates the risks and costs associated with international financing methods.
5 Selects and interprets appropriate financing techniques for international trade transactions.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Concepts and Financial System Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
2. Week Foreign Exchange, Exchange Rates and Foreign Exchange Markets Lecture, Question and Answer
3. Week International Monetary System and Exchange Rate Regimes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture
4. Week Exchange Rate Determination Theories Lecture, Question and Answer
5. Week Exchange Rate Risk and Hedging Methods Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
6. Week Derivatives Markets (Forward, Futures, Options, Swaps) Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Derivatives Markets (Forward, Futures, Options, Swaps) Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week International Capital Markets Lecture, Question and Answer
9. Week International Financing Sources Research, Lecture, Question and Answer
10. Week Leasing (Financial Leasing) Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
11. Week Factoring and Forfaiting Lecture, Question and Answer
12. Week Eximbank Credits and Export Financing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture
13. Week International Financial Institutions Lecture, Question and Answer
14. Week General Review and Current Developments Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Can make foreign trade analyses using basic economic knowledge.
4 Has knowledge of international finance, foreign exchange and payment systems and can perform basic transactions.
8 Analyze international economic systems and global political economy.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Uluslararası Finansman, Ferudun KAYA, Seçkin yayıncılık
  • Uluslararası Finansman, Ümit ERTEM, Seçkin yayıncılık
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 6 1 6
Interview 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 7 1 7
Practice 14 1 14
Other Activities 2 1 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0