INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ISL112	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	2	3	3	6

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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to acquire the ability to describe the role and responsibilities of business functions, to use principles and applications of business and to interpret corporate social responsibility and ethics by raising awareness on these subjects.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the basic functions of a business such as 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)
Explain the role and basic functions of a business
Explain the strengths and development aspects of a company and their growth strategies.
Interpret the social responsibilities of companies and the interests of internal and external stakeholders within the framework of sustainability.
Summarize the roles and responsibilities of business functions (strategy, marketing, human resources, finance).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Basic accounting concepts and its relations with other sciences	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Classification of companies	Lecture & Discussion
3	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Foundation, planning of the company, choosing the foundation place and foundation analysis	Lecture & Discussion
4	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Management Function	Lecture & Discussion
5	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Management Function	Lecture & Discussion
6	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Production Function	Lecture & Discussion
7	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Marketing Function	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Case Study	Revision and case studies	Discussion
10	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Finance Function	Lecture & Discussion
11	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Accounting Function	Lecture & Discussion
12	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Public Relations Function	Lecture & Discussion
13	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Management Information Function	Lecture & Discussion
14	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Functions of companies: Human Resources Management Function	Lecture & Discussion
15	Case Study	Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Companies	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lee G. Bolman, Terence E. Deal (2013). Organizasyonları Yeniden Yapılandırmak Çev. A. Aypay, A. Tanrıöğen, Seçkin| İşletme & Finans Yayıncılık, 4. Bsk. Ankara.
Gumus, I. (2017), GenelIsletme, Istanbul GelisimUniversitesi Publications, Istanbul
Kamil Yazıcı (2002). İşletme Bilimine Giriş, Akademi Kitabevi, 2. Bsk. Trabzon.
Tamer Koçel (2003). İşletme Yöneticiliği, Beta Yayın Dağıtım A.Ş. 9. Bsk. İstanbul.
Stimpson, P., & Smith, A. (2015). Business Management Coursebook. Cambridge University Press.
Öz-Alp, Ş., Timur, N., Koçel, T., Geylan, R., & Odabaşı, Y. (2000). Genel İşletme. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir.

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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.						5
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.						5

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

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

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.			2
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.		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.		1
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.				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 business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.		1
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.		1
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.				3

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	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
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	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	148