Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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AVM323 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 : | Elective |
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 |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to discuss the theoretical knowledge about strategic management in aviation and to develop a strategic perspective. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as definition of Strategic Management, Strategic Management Process in Aviation, SWOT Analysis in Aviation, System Approach in Aviation, Aviation Competition Factors and Strategy, Strategic Benefit and Portfolio Analysis Techniques in Aviation, Strategic Alternative Types in Aviation, Strategic Positioning in Aviation, Global Strategies in Aviation, Aviation Competitiveness and Differentiation. |
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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Identify the basic concepts related to Strategic Management in aviation. |
Explain the stages of Strategic Management in aviation. |
Classify strategy alternatives in aviation. |
Do a SWOT analysis related to aviation. |
Compare the competition factors with strategies in aviation. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | READING | Basic concepts of Strategic Management in aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
2 | READING | definition of Strategic Management, Strategic Management Process in Aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
3 | READING | Phases of Strategic Management Process | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
4 | READING | SWOT Analysis in Aviation I | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
5 | READING | SWOT Analysis in Aviation II | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
6 | READING | System Approach in Aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
7 | READING | Strategic Benefit and Portfolio Analysis Techniques in Aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | READING | Strategic Benefit and Portfolio Analysis Techniques in Aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
10 | READING | Strategic Alternative Types in Aviation; Growth Strategies; Slow Growth Strategies; Saving Strategies; Combined Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
11 | READING | Strategic Positioning in Aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
12 | READING | Global Strategies in Aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
13 | READING | Aviation Competitiveness Factors and Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
14 | READING | Aviation Competitiveness and Differentiation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
15 | READING | General Evaluation in Strategic Management in Aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Doganis, R. (2006), The Airline Business, Second Edition, Routledge |
KANBUR, E., & KARAKAVUZ, H. (2017). Stratejik Yonetim Kapsaminda Kuresel Havayolu Isbirliklerinin SWOT Analizi. Journal of Aviation, 1(2), 74-86. |
Baum, H., & Auerbach, S. (2017). Strategic management in the aviation industry. Taylor & Francis. |
Samunderu, E. (2019). Air transport management: Strategic management in the airline industry. Kogan Page Publishers. |
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 the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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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.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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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 | 13 | 2 | 26 |
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 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 13 | 26 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 33 | 0 | 126 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 126 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |