INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IBT208	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	4	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	Assoc.Prof. GÜLGÜN ÇİĞDEM
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
A. Ball, D., Geringer, M., S. Minor, M. (2012), International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition GE, (13. Edition), Mc.Graw Hill
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

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	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.					4
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.				3
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.				3
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.				3
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.					4
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.				3
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.			2
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.				3
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.		1
2	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.			2
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.					4

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