Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BUS112 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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 : | 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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Companies | Lecture & Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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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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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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5 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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5 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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 | 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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 148 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,8 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |