INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ELT103	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA ÇANAKÇIOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. PINAR BACAKSIZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Presenting a general perspective on business functions by examining the basic concepts and principles of Business Science.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Business Concepts, Business Functions, Business Environment

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students should adopt general business logic and make it applicable to business life.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Basic Concepts About Business Science	Using Slides
2	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	The Relationship of Business Science with Other Branches of Science, Its Purposes and Responsibilities	Using Slides
3	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Classification of Businesses	Using Slides
4	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Classification of Businesses	Using Slides
5	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Establishment of Businesses	Using Slides
6	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (Management Function-Management Concept and Development)	Using Slides
7	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (Management Function-Planning and Organization)	Using Slides
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (Management Function-Execution, Coordination, Control, Decision Making)	Using Slides
10	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (Production Function)	Using Slides
11	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (Marketing Function)	Using Slides
12	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (Human Resources Function)	Using Slides
13	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (Finance Function-Accounting Function)	Using Slides
14	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	Business Functions (R&D Function - Public Relations Function)	Using Slides
15	Reading lecture notes in advance and doing research on the topics to be covered	End of term general review	Using Slides
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
İşletme Biliminin Temel İlkeleri/ Prof. Dr. Mümin ERTÜRK

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Learns the basic information about electronic commerce.						5
2	Gains awareness about project and risk management skills and the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follows new generation marketing strategies by learning digital marketing.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Correctly relates the relationship between electronic commerce and information and communication technologies.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the knowledge and skills related to the field, taking into account its social and ethical responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Researches developments in science and technology and understands the importance of constantly renewing themselves adopting lifelong learning as a principle.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains skills in web and graphic design.	0
2	Has the ability to produce innovative works by learning to use digital tools effectively.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes the current e-commerce environment.						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	12	2	24
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	5	2	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	2	12
Assignment (Homework)	11	2	22
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	23	23
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	15	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	150