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ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GIR402E ENTREPRENEURSHIP 8 4 3 5

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 Prof. AHMET CİHAT BAYTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It aims to help students, entrepreneurs and SMEs interested in becoming entrepreneurs. It aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge needed to establish and manage small businesses. The aim of this course is to comprehend the methods of success in business life, their role in small businesses and the economy, the forms and management of small businesses, their basic functions, problems and solutions.
Contents of the Course Unit: In this course, conceptual framework of entrepreneurship, objectives and success factors, functions, process, entrepreneurship culture, business, marketing, production, management and organization planning, creativity and innovation will be discussed. In addition, some current issues in entrepreneurship; women entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, family businesses, ethics-social responsibility and entrepreneurship.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Students can gain entrepreneurship traits and compare the activities described for entrepreneurship types.
Students can develop entrepreneurial characteristics by evaluating the features of successful entrepreneurship.
Students can predict the obstacles and incentives in entrepreneurship and compare the opportunities for the appropriate sector.
Students can understand innovations and improvements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Article reading and presentation Entrepreneurship concept, historical development Textbook
2 Article reading and presentation Creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship Textbook
3 Article reading and presentation Business establishment process Textbook
4 Article reading and presentation Business model concept, types and creation Textbook
5 Article reading and presentation Creation of business strategies Textbook
6 Article reading and presentation Preparation of business plan concept and business plans Textbook
7 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Product / services and strategies Textbook
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Marketing plan and strategies Textbook
10 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Financial plan and production plan Textbook
11 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Production plan Textbook
12 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Management plan Textbook
13 Article reading and presentation Organizations that support entrepreneurship in our country Textbook
14 Article reading and presentation Project presentation Textbook
15 Team work Project presentation Textbook
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Ryszard Praszkier; Andrzej Nowak (2012) Social entrepreneurship : theory and practice, Cambridge University Press

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to work in teams with different disciplines

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.
2
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.
2
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
3
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
4
Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.

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 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
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 1 1 1
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 4 4 16
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 3 9
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 52 0 126
Total Workload of the Course Unit 126
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0