Foreign trade
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03640202 | Foreign Trade Finance | 2026 | Spring | 4 | 2+1+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | yok |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Melahat KARADAĞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Melahat KARADAĞ | C-208 | [email protected] | 7234 | Wednesday 10.00 |
Course Content
Obtaining detailed information about the financing techniques used in foreign trade, understanding the banking transactions in foreign trade
Objectives of the Course
Understanding the methods used in Foreign Trade Finance
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P14 | It applies basic accounting and international finance knowledge to business life and foreign trade processes. | 3 |
| P12 | It applies fundamental business, economic, and mathematical concepts to foreign trade processes. | 2 |
| P16 | It integrates risk management approaches into processes in foreign trade. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Evaluates and implements various foreign trade payment methods in terms of operational risks. | P.14.1 | 1,5 |
| O2 | It evaluates the effects of foreign currency transactions, exchange rate differences, customs expenses, and tax-related factors on the accounting process. | P.1.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Explains the basic mathematical concepts and operations used in business. | P.12.8 | 1 |
| O4 | It analyzes the effects of foreign trade transactions on costs, revenues and expenses, and financial statements. | P.16.6 | 1 |
| O5 | It provides monograph-based solutions regarding foreign trade payment methods. | P.16.7 | 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 | Introduction to Businesses Finance |
| 2 | Resources of Business Financing |
| 3 | Concepts Related to Foreign Trade Financing |
| 4 | Bills of Exchange |
| 5 | Payment Methods in Foreign Trade |
| 6 | Letter of credit payment |
| 7 | Letters of Guarantee |
| 8 | Factoring |
| 9 | Leasing |
| 10 | Forfaiting |
| 11 | State Aids in Foreign Trade |
| 12 | Case Study Solution |
| 13 | Case Study Solution/General Review |
| 14 | End of year exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | AÖF Publications Textbooks |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| 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 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 142 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P12 | P14 | P16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It evaluates the effects of foreign currency transactions, exchange rate differences, customs expenses, and tax-related factors on the accounting process. | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the basic mathematical concepts and operations used in business. | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Evaluates and implements various foreign trade payment methods in terms of operational risks. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | It analyzes the effects of foreign trade transactions on costs, revenues and expenses, and financial statements. | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | It provides monograph-based solutions regarding foreign trade payment methods. | - | - | - | - |
