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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GIS101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 2 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Lecturer BURCU DEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. AYLİN ATASOY
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: To ensure that students have mastered the concepts and techniques of general business.
Contents of the Course Unit: Concept, method, application, techniques related to general business.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Business concept and overall recognition of business types, interpretation and analysis capability is gained.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Doing resource research on the subject Basic Concepts of Business, Definitions, Relationship with Other Scientific Disciplines Lecture, question answer, discussion
2 Doing resource research on the subject Theoretical Background of Business Science and Management: Effects of the Industrial Revolution and Classical Management Approaches Lecture, question answer, discussion
3 Doing resource research on the subject Theoretical Background of Business Science and Management: Neo Classical Management Approaches Lecture, question answer, discussion
4 Doing resource research on the subject Characteristics, Purposes, Sources, Environment and Functions of the Business Lecture, question answer, discussion
5 Doing resource research on the subject Classification of Businesses by Economic Structure, Fields of Activity, Capital Structures, National Origins and Agreements Between They Lecture, question answer, discussion
6 Doing resource research on the subject Classification of Businesses According to Their Legal Structures: Private Businesses Lecture, question answer, discussion
7 Doing resource research on the subject Classification of Businesses According to Legal Structures: Public Enterprises and Foreign Capital Enterprises, Privatization Lecture, question answer, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Doing resource research on the subject Establishment of the Business Lecture, question answer, discussion
10 Doing resource research on the subject Size of the Business (Size Criteria, Optimal Business Size) Lecture, question answer, discussion
11 Doing resource research on the subject Size of the Business (Capacity, Capacity Utilization and SMEs), Choosing the Place of Establishment of the Business Lecture, question answer, discussion
12 Doing resource research on the subject Management (Definition of Management, Management Functions, Management Levels, Manager Skills Management Functions: Planning Lecture, question answer, discussion
13 Doing resource research on the subject Management Functions: Organizing and Directing, Lecture, question answer, discussion
14 Doing resource research on the subject Management Functions: Coordination and Supervision, Total quality Management Lecture, question answer, discussion
15 Doing resource research on the subject Management Functions: Coordination and Supervision, Total quality Management Lecture, question answer, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Eren, E. (2003), Yönetim ve Organizasyon (Çağdaş ve Küresel Yaklaşımlar), İstanbul: Beta.
Güney, S. (2020). Temel ve Genel İşletme, İstanbul: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Gümüş, İ. (2017). Genel İşletme, İstanbul: İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Mucuk, İ. (2014). Modern İşletmecilik, İstanbul: Türkmen Kitabevi.
Koçel, T. (2014). İşletme Yöneticiliği, İstanbul: Beta Yayınları.
Mirze, S. K. (2010). İşletme, İstanbul: Literatür Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Secondary-level qualification has been gained to date information in their respective fields based on textbooks, supplies, application tools and other resources supported by basic theoretical and practical knowledge to have.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Foreign Trade has basic knowledge in the field.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Foreign Trade has acquired in the field of basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the same area at the same level or at the level of advanced training in an area to acquire the skills to use.
4
2
Foreign Trade has acquired basic knowledge about the area and using the skills, ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to develop.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Decisions, actions and behaviors related to the field of foreign trade is the ability to use the knowledge gained.
4
2
Analyze information on foreign trade area, has the ability to interpret and evaluate.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Foreign Trade area as the basic level to conduct an independent study.
5
2
Foreign Trade encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems to take responsibility as a team member.
5
3
Within the framework of a project under the responsibility of employees to conduct activities for development.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Foreign Trade gained in the field of basic knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, to determine and meet the learning needs.
5
2
An advanced education level education in the same field or the same level to direct a profession.
5
3
To gain an awareness of lifelong learning.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Foreign Trade issues related to the field have the basic knowledge and skills at the level of ideas through written and verbal communication to transfer.
5
2
Foreign Trade issues related to the field of ideas and proposals for solutions to problems and with people who are experts to share.
4
3
A foreign language, at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 monitor and using the information in the field of Foreign Trade to communicate with colleagues.
5
4
Foreign Trade areas as required by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation least with computer software to use information and communication technologies.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Foreign Trade area related to the field of data collection, dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​have.
4
2
Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 5 65
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 1 6 6
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 6 6
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 6 6
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 32 0 127
Total Workload of the Course Unit 127
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0