Economics and Finance (YL) (Thesis)
Master	Length of the Programme: 2	Number of Credits: 120	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF: Level 7

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Graduate School

Course Code

ECON 531

Course Title in English

Macro Indicators

Course Title in Turkish

Makro İndikatörler

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Ters-yüz öğrenme

Level of Course

Intermediate

Semester

Spring,Fall,Summer

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

128 hours per semester

Number of Credits

5 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Yok

Registration Restrictions

Only Graduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn how to interpret macroeconomic indicators accurately.

Course Description

Makroekonomik İndikatörler dersi Türkiye’nin (GSYİH, enflasyon, cari açık gibi) temel makroeokonomik göstergelerini doğru analiz etme fırsatı sunmaktadır. Ders, verileri kaynağından temin etmek suretiyle somut analiz yapma ve temel göstergelerin (küresel) finansal piyasalarla ilişkisini anlayabilme yetkinliği ile temel göstergeleri etkin şekilde yorumlamayı amaçlamaktadır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Understand the role of macro indicators in forecasting future economic events,
2) learn how to hedge against economic risks using macro indicators
3) analyze and interpret macro indicators

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
1) To demonstrate increased proficiency on economics and finance depending on the competencies acquired at the undergraduate level.
2) To apply of mathematical concepts to related economic and business problems.
3) To comprehend and interpret the fundamental macroeconomic indicators (balance of payments, money supply, trade balance, foreign exchange rate etc.)
4) To know financial markets and risk, money markets, capital markets, real estate markets, option markets and pricing.
5) To understand the relationship between money and banking and to possess knowledge regarding the financial markets.
6) To use quantitative techniques to increase decision-making capabilities in business environment
7) To show proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial tables
8) To apply the models used in financial decision making in accordance with risk management techniques and legal regulations.
9) To take initiative and lead multidisciplinary teams, applies economic and financial concepts to solve complex problems.
10) To use written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	To demonstrate increased proficiency on economics and finance depending on the competencies acquired at the undergraduate level.	S	Exam,Derse Katılım
2)	To apply of mathematical concepts to related economic and business problems.	S	Homework
3)	To comprehend and interpret the fundamental macroeconomic indicators (balance of payments, money supply, trade balance, foreign exchange rate etc.)	H	Exam,Homework
4)	To know financial markets and risk, money markets, capital markets, real estate markets, option markets and pricing.	N
5)	To understand the relationship between money and banking and to possess knowledge regarding the financial markets.	H	Exam
6)	To use quantitative techniques to increase decision-making capabilities in business environment	N
7)	To show proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial tables	N
8)	To apply the models used in financial decision making in accordance with risk management techniques and legal regulations.	N
9)	To take initiative and lead multidisciplinary teams, applies economic and financial concepts to solve complex problems.	S	Derse Katılım
10)	To use written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information	N

Prepared by and Date	, October 2018
Course Coordinator	MUHAMMED ABDULLAH ALTUNDAL
Semester	Spring,Fall,Summer
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Measurement of Economic Activities
2)	Measurement of Economic Activities
3)	Growth: Trends and Cycles
4)	Growth: Trends and Cycles
5)	Growth: Trends and Cycles
6)	Population, Employment and Unemployment
7)	Population, Employment and Unemployment
8)	Financial Indicators
9)	Financial Indicators
10)	Consumer Indicators
11)	Consumer Indicators
12)	Investment and Savings
13)	Industry and Trade Indicators
14)	Industry and Trade Indicators
15)	End of Term Exams
16)	End of Term Exams

Required/Recommended Readings

Richard Yamarone, The Trader’s Guide to Key Economic Indicators, 3rd. Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, ISBN 978-1-118-23313-9 (Ebk.) Sophie Brown, Carol Howard, Stella Jones, Ulric Spencer, (2006) Guide to Economic Indicators: Making Sense of Economics, Published by Proﬁle Books Ltd. 3a Exmouth House, Pine Street, London.

Teaching Methods

Homework and Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	5	% 40
Final Examination	1	% 50
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

bagcie@mef.edu.tr

Öğrenciler elektronik sistemler aracılığıyla paylaşılan ders dokümanlarını inceleyerek derse gelmekle sorumludurlar. Öğretim üyesi sınıf içi aktivitelerde etkileşimi arttırmak için aracı rolünü üstlenecektir. Akademik Sahtekarlık ve İntihal: YÖK Düzenlemeleri

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours	14	2	3	2	98
Presentations / Seminar	2	8			16
Final Examination	1	12	2		14
Total Workload					128
Total Workload/25					5.1
ECTS					5