Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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UIT416 | MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assist.Prof. DİDEM TETİK KÜÇÜKELÇİ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The objective of this course is to enable the students to understand the management systems, activities and strategies applied in international enterprises and to use these strategies in the management of international firms. Throughout the course, students will be able interpret the different environmental conditions in which international organizations are involved and illustrate the strategies that these organizations will use to increase their competitive power. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; international business, strategic management, foreign trade, international trade theories, management and organization, and international trade organizations. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Analyze various international institutions and practices affecting international trade. (Bloom 4) |
Interpret how effective environmental conditions in different countries can be effective in international operations. (Bloom 2) |
Explain the effects of national regulations on international enterprises (Bloom 2) |
Explain how cultural differences affect the individual and how this impact should be evaluated by international enterprises. (Bloom 2) |
Decide on the research that should be conducted while entering international markets. (Bloom 4) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading and literature review | Importance of International Business | Narration, discussion |
2 | Reading and literature review | Globalization of Markets and Companies; Organizational Participants in International Business | Narration, discussion |
3 | Reading and literature review | Legal and Political Environment in International Business | Narration, discussion |
4 | Reading and literature review | Government Interventions in International Business | Narration, discussion |
5 | Reading and literature review | Regional Economic Integration; International Emerging Markets | Narration, discussion |
6 | Reading and literature review | International Monetary and Financial Circles | Narration, discussion |
7 | Reading and literature review | Global Strategy and Organization | Narration, discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading and literature review | Global Market Evaluation And Opportunity Analysis | Narration, discussion |
10 | Reading and literature review | Export and Mutual Trade; Direct Foreign Investment and Cooperation Agreements | Narration, discussion |
11 | Reading and literature review | License, Franchising and Other Contract Agreements | Narration, discussion |
12 | Reading and literature review | Business Policies and Planning of International Organizations, Organizational Structure of International Business and Negotiation Strategies | Narration, discussion |
13 | Reading and literature review | Business Policies and Planning of International Organizations, Organizational Structure of International Business and Negotiation Strategies | Narration, discussion |
14 | Reading and literature review | Future Developments and Challenges in International Business | Narration, discussion |
15 | Reading and literature review | Case Studies and Class Discussions | Narration, discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Mirze, S.K. (2018), Uluslararası İşletmecilik ve Yönetim, İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi |
Kabar, M. M. (2011), Uluslararası İşletmelerde Yönetim-Organizasyon Politikaları ve Stratejiler, Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi |
Özalp, İ. (2012), Uluslararası İşletmeler ve Yönetim Stratejileri, Ankara: Nisan Kitabevi |
Cavusgil,T. , Knight, G. & Riesenberger, J. (2007) International Business: Strategy, Management and the New Realities, London: Pearson |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define concepts such as management, manager and leader.
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Analyze the accuracy, reliability and validity of the new information obtained from the data.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Report the obtained data.
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Prepare software and projects related with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the appropriate resources for data analysis related with the field.
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Analyze the work processes.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage projects as part of a team.
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Apply the material, techniques and analyzes in relation with the subject for project and work flows.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Fulfill responsibility with a focus on result in individual and team studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Recognizes what he/she knows about his/her field or not.
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Act the theoretical knowledge in real life with learning to learn approach.
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Apply different methods and techniques with an innovative approach in his/her research.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the results obtained in accordance with voluntarism and social responsibility projects.
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Establish a healthy contact with colleagues
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Share the analyzes and obtained results with colleagues.
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Cooperate with colleagues at international level with the help of foreign language competency.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Behave in accordance with ethical values regarding the collection, analysis and reporting of data.
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Participate the design of work processes and systems with full quality.
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Cooperate with other employees for the continuation of sustainability in the profession.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 5 | 35 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 4 | 20 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 42 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |