Political Science and Public Administration Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SBK401

Course Name:

Public Finance

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. ÇİĞDEM GÜRSOY

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Dr. Çiğdem Gürsoy

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts of public finance, the place of the public in economic relations, and the concepts and theories of public services and public expenditures. To provide competence in how to use the public sector effectively and efficiently while fulfilling the economic, financial and social duties of the state.

Course Content:

Purpose and Scope of Public Finance, Relationship of Public with Economy, Structure of Public Sector in Turkey, Goods and Services Produced by Public, Public Expenditures and Public Debt, Public Revenue and Public Budget, Behavioral Approach to Public Finance, Purpose and Tools of Fiscal Policy, Definition of Tax and Theoretical Foundations, Financial and Non-Financial Purposes of Tax, Elements and Classification of Tax, Economic Effects of Taxes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the basic concepts of public finance.
2) Understands the relationship between public economy and public finance.
3) Have knowledge about the functions of public finance.
4) Recognizes public institutions and organizations.
5) Knows the tools and objectives of Fiscal Policy.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Purpose and Scope of Public Finance
2)	Relationship between the Public and the Economy
3)	Structure of the Public Sector in Turkey
4)	Publicly Produced Goods and Services
5)	Public Expenditures and Public Debt
6)	Public Revenue and Public Budget
7)	Behavioral Approach to Public Finance
8)	Midterm
9)	Purpose and Tools of Fiscal Policy
10)	Definition and Theoretical Foundations of Tax
11)	Fiscal and Non-Financial Purposes of Tax
12)	Elements and Classification of Tax
13)	Economic Effects of Taxes
14)	Term evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mahfi Eğilmez, Kamu Maliyesi, Remiz Kitabevi.
References:	Blackboard sistemine yüklenen tüm materyaller.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	2
2)	To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	2
3)	Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).	2
4)	Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.	2
5)	To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.	2
6)	To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.	1
7)	To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	3
8)	Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Quizzes	9	16
Midterms	8	16
Final	13	38
Total Workload		115