Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HYM323 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
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. |
YAHŞİ, F. (2018). YÖNETİM VE STRATEJİ: 101 Teori ve Yaklaşım KİTABINA DAİR. Journal of Süleyman Demirel University Institute of Social Sciences Year, 2(31), 483-488. |
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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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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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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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 |