INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT208	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of this course is to teach the students international management theories and current approaches and help them to adapt these in business.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; international trade theories and cultural differences, international business strategies, organizational structures, international market entry strategies, and human resources management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compare the strategies, organizational structures and differences in management control systems of international companies. (Bloom 5)
Explain international business dynamics, international trade policies and methods. (Bloom 2)
Analyze the methods of access to international markets (Bloom 3).
Use the sources of funding from international financial markets (Bloom 3).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and literature review	The aim and content of International Business course	Narration, discussion
2	Reading and literature review	Theories of International Trade	Narration, discussion
3	Reading and literature review	Methods of Entering into International Business	Narration, discussion
4	Reading and literature review	International Organization Structures	Narration, discussion
5	Reading and literature review	International business methods	Narration, discussion
6	Reading and literature review	International Human Resources Management	Narration, discussion
7	Reading and literature review	International Supply Chain Management	Narration, discussion
8	Reading and literature review	Review of units and course lectures	Narration, discussion
9	Reading and literature review	International Financial Management	Narration, discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading and literature review	Integrations with international companies	Narration, discussion
12	Reading and literature review	Global Company examples	Narration, discussion
13	Reading and literature review	International Ethical Practices	Narration, discussion
14	Reading and literature review	International R & D Management	Narration, discussion
15	Reading and literature review	Review of units and course lectures	Narration, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Mutlu, E.C. (2008), Uluslararası İşletmecilik, (3. Baskı) İstanbul: Beta Yayıncılık
Karabulut, M. & Karabulut,T. (2009), Küresel Yönetim ve Pazarlama, İstanbul: Papatya Yayıncılık
Ulaş, D. (2009), Küreselleşme Sürecinde Dışa Açılma Stratejileri, Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık
A. Ball, D., Geringer, M., S. Minor, M. (2012), International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition GE, (13. Edition), Mc.Graw Hill

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	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)				3

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)				3
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)	0

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)				3

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)				3
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)			2
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)	0

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	4	48
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	6	5	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	5	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	152