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	2	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer BURCU DEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To ensure that students have mastered the concepts and techniques of general business.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concept, method, application, techniques related to general business.

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Secondary-level qualification has been gained to date information in their respective fields based on textbooks, supplies, application tools and other resources supported by basic theoretical and practical knowledge to have.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has basic knowledge in the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has acquired in the field of basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the same area at the same level or at the level of advanced training in an area to acquire the skills to use.					4
2	Foreign Trade has acquired basic knowledge about the area and using the skills, ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to develop.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Decisions, actions and behaviors related to the field of foreign trade is the ability to use the knowledge gained.					4
2	Analyze information on foreign trade area, has the ability to interpret and evaluate.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area as the basic level to conduct an independent study.						5
2	Foreign Trade encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems to take responsibility as a team member.						5
3	Within the framework of a project under the responsibility of employees to conduct activities for development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade gained in the field of basic knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, to determine and meet the learning needs.						5
2	An advanced education level education in the same field or the same level to direct a profession.						5
3	To gain an awareness of lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade issues related to the field have the basic knowledge and skills at the level of ideas through written and verbal communication to transfer.						5
2	Foreign Trade issues related to the field of ideas and proposals for solutions to problems and with people who are experts to share.					4
3	A foreign language, at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 monitor and using the information in the field of Foreign Trade to communicate with colleagues.						5
4	Foreign Trade areas as required by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation least with computer software to use information and communication technologies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area related to the field of data collection, dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​have.					4
2	Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness.						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	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