Insurance and Social Security
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Insurance and Social Security
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Insurance and Social Security
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01020001 | Introduction to Insurance | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecturing, question and answer, discussion, case evaluation, explanation through current sectoral examples, and in-class assessment of basic concepts. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Res. Asst. Abdullah Buğra SOYLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Res. Asst. Abdullah Buğra SOYLU | C-104 | [email protected] | 7803 | Wednesday 13:00-16:00 |
Course Content
This course covers the concepts of risk and insurance, the distinction between risk and uncertainty, the relationship between risk management and insurance, the historical development of insurance, the distinction between social insurance and private insurance, basic concepts used in insurance, fundamental principles of insurance, insurance contracts, regulatory, supervisory and supporting institutions in the insurance sector, the general structure of insurance companies, basic insurance processes, claims and indemnity procedures, reinsurance and alternative risk transfer methods, as well as current developments and main issues in Turkish and global insurance markets.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students in the Department of Insurance and Social Security with fundamental knowledge of risk, insurance, social insurance, private insurance, insurance contracts, institutions in the insurance sector, the general structure of insurance companies, basic insurance processes, and the individual and social functions of insurance services.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To master the main theories and terminology of Insurance and Social Security, and to learn the legal and legislative aspects of the field at a level to apply them, | 5 |
| P2 | Ability to identify, define and solve problems that may arise in the fields of Insurance and Social Security; use, evaluate and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques for solution-oriented decisions, | 3 |
| P4 | To be able to analyze the strategic, tactical and operational processes of institutions and businesses in the field of Insurance and Social Security; to have the knowledge and skills to interpret and report sector data at national and international level and to assume managerial responsibility in this field, | 4 |
| P9 | To comprehend the theoretical and practical knowledge of basic processes in the fields of insurance and private pension; to have professional skills and competencies in areas such as management of social insurance funds, technical operations specific to insurance branches and marketing of services | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.1.1 | 1 | |
| O2 | P.1.2 | 1 | |
| O3 | P.1.5 | 1 | |
| O4 | To get an idea about the general structure of insurance companies | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O5 | P.4.1 | 1 | |
| O6 | P.9.2 | 1 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Concept of Risk |
| 2 | Risk and Uncertainty |
| 3 | Risk Management and Insurance |
| 4 | The historical development of risks and insurance |
| 5 | Social Insurance and Private Insurance |
| 6 | Basic concepts and fundamental principles of insurance. |
| 7 | Regulatory, supervisory, and supporting institutions in the insurance sector |
| 8 | Regulatory, supervisory, and supporting institutions in the insurance sector. |
| 9 | Insurance Policy |
| 10 | Insurance Policy |
| 11 | Insurance Companies and Activities |
| 12 | Insurance Companies and Activities |
| 13 | Legal Regulations in the Insurance Sector |
| 14 | Legal Regulations in the Insurance Sector |
Textbook or Material
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P4 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Sosyal sigortanın başlıca terminolojisine hakim olma | 5 | - | - | 2 |
| O2 | Özel ve kamu sigortalarının terminolojisine hakim olma | 5 | - | - | 3 |
| O3 | Alana ilişkin yasal düzenlemelerin kavranması | 5 | - | 3 | 3 |
| O4 | To get an idea about the general structure of insurance companies | - | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| O5 | Sigorta kapsamında kurulan işletmelerin stratejik amaçlarını, genel işleyişini ve operasyonel boyutlarını kavrama | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| O6 | Sigorta hizmetlerinin sunumu ve bireylere katkılarının belirlenmesi konusunun kavranması | 2 | - | 3 | 5 |