INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS101	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	1	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. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU SERT ÖZEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Introduction to Business is a basic business course in which students will encounter basic business concepts. The concepts such as the historical development, aims, relations between the external environment and the enterprise, the structural characteristics of a static and dynamic sense of the business will be examined and basic information will be given to the students about the business in their later life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts/Historical development/Business science features/resources of business/business objectives/responsibilities of external environment and business/operating functions/operating types

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes business, types of business and positive and negative aspects of business (Blooms'5 - Understanding)
Discusses the impact of business environment (Blooms'5 - Understanding)
Identifies the major functional areas in a business enterprice (Blooms'5 - Understanding)
Interprets ethical and unethical behaviors in business (Blooms'4 - Analyzing)
Describes different business structures (Blooms'5 - Understanding)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	related parts of resources	Basic Business Concepts	lecturing - examples
2	related parts of resources	Historical Processes	lecturing - examples
3	related parts of resources	Types of Business	lecturing - examples
4	related parts of resources	Priorities, Purposes and Environmental Elements of Enterprises	lecturing - examples
5	related parts of resources	Establishment of Enterprises	lecturing - examples
6	related parts of resources	Management Functions	lecturing - examples
7	related parts of resources	Production	lecturing - examples
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	related parts of resources	Marketing	lecturing - examples
10	related parts of resources	Finance	lecturing - examples
11	related parts of resources	Accounting	lecturing - examples
12	related parts of resources	Human Resources Management	lecturing - examples
13	related parts of resources	Corporate communications	lecturing - examples
14	related parts of resources	Research and Development, Innovation	lecturing - examples
15	related parts of resources	Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics	lecturing - examples
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bovee, C., (2024). Business in Action, Pearson
Gaspar, J., Kolari J., Smith K. T., Bierman, L. (2022). Introduction to Global Business: Understanding the International Environment & Global Business, Cengage Learning
Mirze, K. S. (2009). Introduction To Business Introduction To Business. Literatür Yayincilik
Pride, W. M., Hughes, R. J., Kapoor, J. R. (2013). Business. Cengage Learning

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	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences						5
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.				3
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.					4
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.				3
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.					4
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.						5
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.					4
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						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)	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	1	12	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	152