INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY325	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ORHAN İŞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the role of business functions, responsibilities and operation of an enterprise, to use business principles and practices and to provide awareness of corporate social responsibility and morality and to interpret these issues in terms of sustainability.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the basic functions of a business such as strategy, marketing, human resources and finance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the role and basic functions of a business.
Interpret the social responsibilities of companies and the interests of internal and external stakeholders within the framework of sustainability.
Indicate the strengths and development aspects of a company and their growth strategies.
Summarize the roles and responsibilities of business functions (strategy, marketing, human resources, finance).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Objectives, content and syllabus of the course and expectations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Types of enterprise	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Size of an enterprise	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Foundation phases in enterprises	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Production	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Quality	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Marketing	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Human Resources	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Accounting/Finance	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Research-development (r&d)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Public Relations/Corporate Relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	Decision making	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes	General Revision	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gumus, I. (Ed.) (2017). Genel Isletme. Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Publications.
Stimpson, P. and Smith, A. (2011). Business Management, Cambridge University Press. (USA).

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the basic concepts, theories and approaches of business information management, programming and management information systems.
2	Explain concepts related to field by associating them with information systems and programming languages.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain current information about the field with information and communication theories.
2	Relate the information and facts about his/her field with other areas of social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare the technical infrastructure and content of information management in businesses.
2	Integrate the theoretical knowledge about the field into today's technology

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the programming languages for the functioning of business.
2	Interpret the theoretical and practical information they obtained in their field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Fulfill his/her duties and responsibilities related to the solution of problems arising in enterprises.
2	Conducts projects related with his/her field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the technical information and approaches about his/her field to business management information processes.
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperates with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
2	Write programs by using the programming languages related with his/her field.

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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	6	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	128