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BA4819 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS

Course Code:	3124819
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	6.0
Department:	Business Administration
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. HALÝT ENGÝN KÜÇÜKKAYA
Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite:	Set 1: 3122802 Set 2: 3160381 Set 3: 3110311 Set 4: 3110312 Set 5: 3122803 Set 6: 9700521 Set 7: 3125802
One of the sets above should be completed before taking BA4819 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS .

Course Content

Analysis of financial intermediation and the determination of interest rates. Businesses, consumers, and governments in money and capital markets are observed with emphasis on financial instruments. International financial markets are discussed. The purposes and functions of central banking are studied with primary attention to monetary policy.