ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GIR202	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	3	3	3	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 BUĞRAHAN ERGÜN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to inform students about theoretical issues related to entrepreneurship, to provide practical information based on case studies related to the field, 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, Production Function and Production Techniques of Small Businesses, Marketing Structure, Problems and Marketing Techniques of Small Businesses, Human Resources and Public Relations Functions of Small Businesses, Financing Structure of Small Businesses, Problems and Financing Techniques, Creating an Enterprise Idea and a Theoretical Application , The economic importance of entrepreneurship, 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 economy. (Executing) (3)
Explain small businesses and their roles in the economy. (Explaining) (2)
Can illustrate the basic concepts of entrepreneurship. (Exemplifying) (2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading materials	Basic concepts of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship, Businesses and Types,	Lecture
2	Reading materials	Resources Used in Production, Needs and Characteristics of Needs, Goods and Services,	Lecture
3	Reading materials	Historical Development of Entrepreneurship, Basic Functions of Entrepreneurship, Importance of Entrepreneurship	Lecture
4	Reading materials	Development of Entrepreneurship Concept, Creative Destruction	Lecture
5	Reading materials	Elements Determining Entrepreneurship: Individualist Approach, Environmental Approach and Firm Approach	Lecture
6	Reading materials	Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Definition, Characteristics and Economic Effects	Lecture
7	Reading materials	KOSGEB, KOSGEB aids and Institutions Supporting SMEs	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading materials	Types of Entrepreneurs: First Entrepreneur and Internal Entrepreneur, Application Presentations	Lecture
10	Reading materials	Types of Entrepreneurs: Social Entrepreneur, Public Entrepreneurship, Eco Entrepreneur and Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Application Presentations	Lecture
11	Reading materials	Operating Organization, Selection of Place of Incorporation, Application Presentations	Lecture
12	Reading materials	Business Establishment, Establishment Location Selection, Application Presentations, Application Presentations	Lecture
13	Reading materials	Production, Capacity Types and Capacity Selection, Application Presentations	Lecture
14	Reading materials	Innovation and innovation, Application Presentations	Lecture
15	Reading materials	Repetition and Application Presentations	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Osterwalder & Pigneur, (2010). İş modeli üretimi. İstanbul:Optimist yayın evi.
Kollektif. (2012). Girişimciliğin Altın Kuralları. İstanbul:Optimist

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	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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	10	4	40
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	7	4	28
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126