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	Assist.Prof. SERKAN GÖNEN
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, analyze, design, model and solve complex engineering problems based on engineering, science and mathematics fundamentals

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs, taking into account global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors as well as public health, safety and well-being

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in their global, economic, environmental and social contexts

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to acquire new knowledge and find ways to apply it when necessary, using appropriate learning strategies

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work effectively in a team where its members lead together, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and apply engineering principles to draw conclusions

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