ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE249	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	3	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to inform students about the theoretical issues related to entrepreneurship, to provide practical information based on case studies related to the field, and to provide students with information about the developments in entrepreneurship.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction and basic concepts of entrepreneurship, Social importance of entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship process, Entrepreneurship and its history in Turkey and in the World, New business ideas, Venture Capital and Other Capital Finding Methods, Types of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Culture, Successful Entrepreneurship Stories, Management Function of Small Businesses and New Management Approaches, Small Business Production Function and Production Techniques, Small Business Marketing Structure, Problems and Marketing Techniques, Small Business Human Resources and Public Relations Functions, Small Business Financing Structure, Problems and Financing Techniques, Formation of an Enterprise Idea and A Theoretical Application It covers the economic importance of entrepreneurship and Total Quality Management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Can make the importance of entrepreneurship in the economy. (Executing) (3)
Explain small businesses and their role in the economy. (Explaining) (2)
Can exemplify the basic concepts of entrepreneurship. (Exemplifying) (2)
They can apply the feasibility study that needs to be done beforehand to start a business. (Apply) (3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Entrepreneurship Concept, Its Historical Development, Entrepreneurship Process, Features of Entrepreneurship	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
2	Reading	Creativity and Inventiveness in Entrepreneurship	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
3	Reading	Business Establishment Process: Business Types, Establishment Types, Taking on an Existing Business	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
4	Reading	Business Model Concept, Its Types and Formation	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
5	Reading	Forming Business Strategies	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
6	Reading	Job Plan Concept and Preparing Job Plans	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
7	Reading	Parts of Job Plan: Product /service and strategies	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Parts of Job Plan: Marketing Plan and Strategies	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
10	Reading	Parts of Job Plan: Financial Plan and Production Plan	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
11	Reading	Parts of Job Plan: Production Plan	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
12	Reading	Parts of Job Plan: Management Plan	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
13	Reading	Organizations Supporting Entrepreneurship in our Country and Supporting Conditions 1	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
14	Reading	Organizations Supporting Entrepreneurship in our Country and Supporting Conditions 2	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
15	Reading	General Review	Presentation, Lecture, Question & Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Zucchella, A., Hagen, B. International Entrepreneurship, Elgar.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2018), Britannica Educational Publishing.
Baron, R.A., Hmieleski, K.M. Essentials of Entrepreneurship Second Edition, Elgar.

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 teamwork					4
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively					4
3	Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities					4
4	Develop an awareness for life long learning				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility						5
2	Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to have knowledge about sectoral issues.						5
2	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.					4
3	Within the framework of regulations and procedures for implementation and to find solutions for problems.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil aviation field statistical research skills and the ability to think about, has the ability to foresee the consequences of strategic decisions and develop skills.	0
2	Encountered in practice or as a team member to take responsibility for unforeseen problems						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Change and innovation are welcome.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic and is dominated by professional English, has the necessary qualifications to use the operating system in an active way for the profession.						5
2	Developments, will be able to follow trends and forecasts. Follow the latest developments related to the field and profession.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the ability to reflect on the ethical and professional responsibilities.				3
2	To analyze information about the area and has the skills to interpret and evaluate.				3

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	1	5	5
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	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	47	0	129