INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS112	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	2	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to acquire the ability to describe the role and responsibilities of business functions, to use principles and applications of business and to interpret corporate social responsibility and ethics by raising awareness on these subjects.
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
Explain the strengths and development aspects of a company and their growth strategies.
Interpret the social responsibilities of companies and the interests of internal and external stakeholders within the framework of sustainability.
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	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Basic accounting concepts and its relations with other sciences	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Classification of companies	Lecture & Discussion
3	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Foundation, planning of the company, choosing the foundation place and foundation analysis	Lecture & Discussion
4	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Management Function	Lecture & Discussion
5	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Management Function	Lecture & Discussion
6	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Production Function	Lecture & Discussion
7	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Marketing Function	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Case Study	Revision and case studies	Discussion
10	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Finance Function	Lecture & Discussion
11	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Accounting Function	Lecture & Discussion
12	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Public Relations Function	Lecture & Discussion
13	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Management Information Function	Lecture & Discussion
14	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Human Resources Management Function	Lecture & Discussion
15	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Companies	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lee G. Bolman, Terence E. Deal (2013). Organizasyonları Yeniden Yapılandırmak Çev. A. Aypay, A. Tanrıöğen, Seçkin| İşletme & Finans Yayıncılık, 4. Bsk. Ankara.
Gumus, I. (2017), GenelIsletme, Istanbul GelisimUniversitesi Publications, Istanbul
Kamil Yazıcı (2002). İşletme Bilimine Giriş, Akademi Kitabevi, 2. Bsk. Trabzon.
Tamer Koçel (2003). İşletme Yöneticiliği, Beta Yayın Dağıtım A.Ş. 9. Bsk. İstanbul.
Stimpson, P., & Smith, A. (2015). Business Management Coursebook. Cambridge University Press.
Öz-Alp, Ş., Timur, N., Koçel, T., Geylan, R., & Odabaşı, Y. (2000). Genel İşletme. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir.

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	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	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
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	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	148