INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LJP223	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	3	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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 SEREN FIRAT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	In this course, it is aimed that the students understand the management systems, activities and strategies applied in international businesses and gain the ability to use these strategies in the management of international companies. During the course, students can interpret the different environmental conditions in which international organizations take place and exemplify the strategies that these organizations will use to increase their competitive power.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course consists of international business, strategic management, foreign trade, international trade theories, management and organization, international trade organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains many international institutions and practices that affect international trade.
Calculates how effective environmental conditions in different countries can be in international operations.
Defines the effects of national regulations on international businesses
Determines the researches to be done at the stage of entering international markets and lists the results.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Importance of International Business	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Reading Textbooks	Globalization of Markets and Firms; Organizational Participants in International Business	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Reading Textbooks	Legal and Political Environment in International Business	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Reading Textbooks	Legal and Political Environment in International Business	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Reading Textbooks	Government Interventions in International Business	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Reading Textbooks	Uluslararası Para ve Finans Çevreleri	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Reading Textbooks	General evaluation	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Textbooks	Global Strategy and Organization	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Reading Textbooks	Export and Mutual Trade; Foreign Direct Investment and Cooperation Agreements	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Reading Textbooks	License, Franchising and Other Contract Agreements	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Reading Textbooks	Business Policies and Planning of International Organizations	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Reading Textbooks	Future Developments and Challenges in the International Business Environment	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Reading Textbooks	Case Studies and Class Discussions	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Reading Textbooks	Case Studies and Class Discussions	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Mirze, S.K. (2018), Uluslararası İşletmecilik ve Yönetim, İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi
Özalp, İ. (2012), Uluslararası İşletmeler ve Yönetim Stratejileri, Ankara: Nisan Kitabevi
Kabar, M. M. (2011), Uluslararası İşletmelerde Yönetim-Organizasyon Politikaları ve Stratejiler, Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi

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	The parties involved in the logistics field and recognizes the documents used.			2
2	Logistics related to the field of theoretical and practical knowledge is based.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Transportation is required in the field to explain basic concepts of theoretical and practice-based.			2
2	Defines the terminology in the field of logistics.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues to win.		1
2	The ability to use information and communication technology tools to win.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sectoral legislation will have the ability to understand and practice.			2
2	Professional ethical and theoretical gains the ability to use information contained in the application.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Personal, professional and / or studies evaluating the risks and opportunities related to the field of knowledge and skills, social / cultural / economic value and high thinking / approach / technology / product takes responsibility for the conversion; develop entrepreneurial competencies individually or as a team member.					4
2	Bringing innovation to the field of information, ideas, practices or technologies in the implementation of the risks and take responsibility.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By identifying learning needs and learning objectives in line with his responsibilities under the plan activities aimed at improving the performance of individuals and manages.						5
2	The acquired advanced knowledge and skills to critically evaluate.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A foreign language (English) at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 monitors developments in the field of using and communicate with colleagues.	0
2	European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level, as defined in the competency using a computer based on the extent required by the field of information and communication technologies are used.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Space-related activities, the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, preservation of culture, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues are executed in accordance with the acquired consciousness.				3
2	Related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and act in accordance with ethical values​​.						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	3	39
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	1	15	15
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	45	0	122