CURRENT TOPICS IN BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS230	CURRENT TOPICS IN BUSINESS	4	3	3	4

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

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to inform students about the recent developments in businesses and their environments to improve their agility.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content includes the discussion of current topics, cases, and new concepts in business. The content will be revised each year, if necessary, to follow the recent developments.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The students understand the new business concepts.
The students can discuss the recent developments.
The students can analyze the influence of new technologies on businesses.
The students can apply existing business knowledge in new contexts.
The students can analyze real cases.
The students can create a simple business plan through using AI tools.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading current issues in businesses.	Introduction to current topics in business.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
2	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
3	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
4	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
5	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
6	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
7	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
8	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
9	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading current issues in businesses.	Selected current concepts, topics and environmental influences in business will be discussed.	Presentations, class discussions, brainstorming, case studies.
12	Preparing presentations	Students will give presentations regarding a business plan developed through using AI tools.	Student presentations and class discussions about business plans.
13	Preparing presentations	Students will give presentations regarding a business plan developed through using AI tools.	Student presentations and class discussions about business plans.
14	Preparing presentations	Students will give presentations regarding a business plan developed through using AI tools.	Student presentations and class discussions about business plans.
15	Preparing presentations	Students will give presentations regarding a business plan developed through using AI tools.	Student presentations and class discussions about business plans.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
All newspapers, business magazines and the Internet soureces necessary to follow the recent developments. Main textbooks of each sub-field of the business can be used to remember the main concepts.

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 business.					4
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.					4

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.						5
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.						5
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.					4

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.						5
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.						5

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.						5
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.						5

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 collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.				3
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.						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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	1	10	10
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	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	47	0	107