INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GIS101	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	3	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to provide students with basic knowledge about businesses and management within the framework of today's changing conditions, enabling them to master general business concepts and techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts related to business, the objectives, functions, and responsibilities of a business, classification of businesses, the environment of businesses, types of growth and competition in businesses, stages of establishment in businesses, international organization management function, marketing function, production function, human resources function, public relations function, research and development function, accounting -finance function.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Business concept and overall recognition of business types, interpretation and analysis capability is gained.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Doing resource research on the subject	Basic Concepts of Business, Definitions, Relationship with Other Scientific Disciplines	Lecture, question answer, discussion
2	Doing resource research on the subject	Theoretical Background of Business Science and Management: Effects of the Industrial Revolution and Classical Management Approaches	Lecture, question answer, discussion
3	Doing resource research on the subject	Theoretical Background of Business Science and Management: Neo Classical Management Approaches	Lecture, question answer, discussion
4	Doing resource research on the subject	Characteristics, Purposes, Sources, Environment and Functions of the Business	Lecture, question answer, discussion
5	Doing resource research on the subject	Classification of Businesses by Economic Structure, Fields of Activity, Capital Structures, National Origins and Agreements Between They	Lecture, question answer, discussion
6	Doing resource research on the subject	Classification of Businesses According to Their Legal Structures: Private Businesses	Lecture, question answer, discussion
7	Doing resource research on the subject	Classification of Businesses According to Legal Structures: Public Enterprises and Foreign Capital Enterprises, Privatization	Lecture, question answer, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Doing resource research on the subject	Establishment of the Business	Lecture, question answer, discussion
10	Doing resource research on the subject	Size of the Business (Size Criteria, Optimal Business Size)	Lecture, question answer, discussion
11	Doing resource research on the subject	Size of the Business (Capacity, Capacity Utilization and SMEs), Choosing the Place of Establishment of the Business	Lecture, question answer, discussion
12	Doing resource research on the subject	Management (Definition of Management, Management Functions, Management Levels, Manager Skills Management Functions: Planning	Lecture, question answer, discussion
13	Doing resource research on the subject	Management Functions: Organizing and Directing,	Lecture, question answer, discussion
14	Doing resource research on the subject	Management Functions: Coordination and Supervision, Total quality Management	Lecture, question answer, discussion
15	Doing resource research on the subject	Management Functions: Coordination and Supervision, Total quality Management	Lecture, question answer, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Eren, E. (2003), Yönetim ve Organizasyon (Çağdaş ve Küresel Yaklaşımlar), İstanbul: Beta.
Güney, S. (2020). Temel ve Genel İşletme, İstanbul: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Gümüş, İ. (2017). Genel İşletme, İstanbul: İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Mucuk, İ. (2014). Modern İşletmecilik, İstanbul: Türkmen Kitabevi.
Koçel, T. (2014). İşletme Yöneticiliği, İstanbul: Beta Yayınları.
Mirze, S. K. (2010). İşletme, İstanbul: Literatür Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at law.
2	The ability to understand the basic concepts of law and the basic features of principal disciplines of law.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at basic level which are supported by course books, practical equipment and other scientific sources that contains up-to-date information in the field of study based on the competencies acquired in secondary school level.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to think in analytical way.
2	To get competence in using the acquired basic-level theoretical and practical knowledge in the next level of education in the same field or in another field at the same level.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to analyse and evaluate the data, to identify and analyse problems, and to produce solutions based on proofs by using the acquired basic-level knowledge and skills.
2	To write on Turkish F keyboard with using 10 finger technique

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to carry out independently a basic-level work project in the field of study.
2	The ability to take responsibility as a member of a team for solving unpredictable complex problems that arise in practice in the field of study.
3	The ability to manage activities for the professional development of subordinate individuals within the framework of a project.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to evaluate in a critical manner the acquired basic-level knowledge and skills, and to decide upon and meet learning needs.
2	To acquire the awareness of life-long learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to express opinions on the field-related in written and verbal form.
2	The ability to share views and suggestions for problems on the field of study, with professional and unprofessional individuals.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have scientific, cultural and ethical values concerning the procedures of gathering, analysing and evaluating of the data in the field of study.
2	The ability to institute proceedings.
3	To have knowledge about the execution proceeding and bankrupt.

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	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	6	6
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	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	127