Academic Catalog

BA5819 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS

Course Code: 3125819
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Business Administration
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAÐRI TOPAL
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 3110311 , 3110312 , 3122802 , 3125802 , 3160381 , 9700521
The course set above should be completed before taking BA5819 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS .

Course Content

Analysis of financial intermediation and the determination of interest rates are the main topics covered. 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.