INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT152	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	2	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	Assist.Prof. SEZER AYAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to define the role and responsibilities of business management and managers, the functioning of a business, to enable students to apply management principles and approaches, and to provide awareness of corporate social responsibility and ethics, thereby developing the ability to interpret these issues in terms of sustainability
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content will cover topics such as processes, approaches, methods, areas of application, and the development life cycle related to management within an organization.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the fundamental concepts of business administration.
Explains the relationships among the basic functions of a business and the interaction between the business and its micro and macro environment.
Explains the basic management functions.
Lists the fundamental management principles and approaches.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Book Chapter	Business Science and Getting to Know Business	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
2	Reading Book Chapter	History and Objectives of Business	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
3	Reading Book Chapter	Types of Businesses	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
4	Reading Book Chapter	Business Establishment	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
5	Reading Book Chapter	Management and Related Basic Concepts	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
6	Reading Book Chapter	Management and Related Basic Concepts	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
7	Reading Book Chapter	The Emergence and Historical Development of Management Science	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
8	Reading Book Chapter	Functions of Management	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
9	Reading Book Chapter	Functions of Management	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading Book Chapter	Human Resources	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
12	Reading Book Chapter	Information Systems in Business	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
13	Reading Book Chapter	Research and Development Function in Business	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
14	Reading Book Chapter	Social Responsibility of Business	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
15	Reading Book Chapter	Ethics	Lecture, Q&A, Analyze
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Taylor, Frederick W., The Principles of Scientific Management

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).						5

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)						5

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)						5

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)						5
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)						5
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)						5

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)						5
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)						5

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)						5

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)						5
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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0