This course will provide the core aspects of international banking, including its structural and technical features, historical context, institutional evolution in core markets, and wholesale, retail, investment and private banking. It will be used specific examples from past and present literature, post-2008 case studies and histories, and research materials, offering an updated overview of how international banks respond to global crises, the origin, efficacy and evolution of financial markets, and the regulatory framework within which they function.
Prerequisite(s)
ISL0080 INTERNATIONAL BANKING
Corequisite(s)
ISL0080 INTERNATIONAL BANKING
Special Requisite(s)
Finance 101 might be the prerequisite but not a "must"
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Dr. Didem Kayalıdereden
Course Assistant(s)
N. Elif Küçük
Schedule
Online Classes
Office Hour(s)
tbd if requested mail to d.kayalidereden@iku.edu.tr
Teaching Methods and Techniques
--Powerpoint presentations
-Case study
-distinguished guest from financial services sector
Principle Sources
- "Uluslararası Bankacılık ve Fİnans Sistemi", Meltem Keskin Köylü, Astana Yayınları ISBN: 9786058403048
- "Aspects of the International Banking Safety Net" by G.Johnson and R. Abrams ISBN : 00426-9781455227419
- "International Banking in the Age of Transition" by S.Kinsey and L.Newton ISBN: 978-1-8592-8384-4
Other Sources
--Newspapers, and magazines for economics.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Lecture and discussions
2. Week
What is international banking
Lecture and discussions
3. Week
Organization and the structure of the financial services industry
Lecture and discussions
4. Week
Basics of BASEL
Lecture and discussions
5. Week
Disruptive effects of fin-techs in banking sector
Lecture and discussions
6. Week
Payment systems
Lecture and discussions
7. Week
Int. trade financing methods
Lecture and discussions
8. Week
Int. trade financing and Letter of Credits
Lecture and discussions
9. Week
Midterm exam
exam
10. Week
Basics of PSD1-2
Lecture and discussions
11. Week
What is open banking
Lecture and discussions
12. Week
blockchain &crypto currencies
Lecture and discussions
13. Week
Sub-prime crisis
Documentary watching
14. Week
Project presentations and review
discussions
15. Week
Final exam
exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Project(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Define international banking and have a basic knowledge and understanding of the terminology.
LO-2
Recognize the organizational structure of banking and the financial services industry.
LO-3
Skecth some basic international banking tools for trade, such as L/C
LO-4
Distinguish the main principles of international banking and local banking
LO-5
In the light of these information, evaluate the future of banking and financial services.
