INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT151	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	1	3	3	7

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. GÜLGÜN ÇİĞDEM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to equip students with the ability to evaluate business functions, responsibilities, and general elements of operation from the perspective of corporate social responsibility and ethical values.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content will consist of the basic functions of a business: 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)

Explains the role and basic functions of a business. Interprets the social responsibilities of companies and the interests of internal and external stakeholders within the framework of sustainability. Explains a company's strengths and areas for improvement, and its growth strategies. Summarizes the roles and responsibilities of business functions (strategy, marketing, human resources, finance). (Summarize)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Book Chapter Reading	General Introduction to Business and Basic Concepts-1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
2	Book Chapter Reading	General Introduction to Business and Basic Concepts-2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
3	Book Chapter Reading	Types of Businesses	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
4	Book Chapter Reading	Decision to Establish a Business and Location Selection	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
5	Book Chapter Reading	Management Function of a Business - 1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
6	Book Chapter Reading	Management Function of a Business - 2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
7	Book Chapter Reading	Human Resources Function of a Business	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
8	Book Chapter Reading	Accounting Function of a Business	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
9	Book Chapter Reading	Finance Function of a Business	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Book Chapter Reading	Production Function of a Business	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
12	Book Chapter Reading	Marketing Function of a Business - 1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
13	Book Chapter Reading	Marketing Function of a Business - 2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
14	Book Chapter Reading	Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business Management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
15	Book Chapter Reading	General Review	Lecture, Question and Answer, Review
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)						5
2	Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business and trade cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences. (Bloom 2)				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has. (Bloom 2)					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business and trade for occupational practices. (Bloom 3)					4
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)					4
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach. (Bloom 4)				3
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)					4
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)						5
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)						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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	1	1	1
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	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	59	0	178