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ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GIR402E ENTREPRENEURSHIP 5 4 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It aims to help students, entrepreneurs and SMEs interested in becoming entrepreneurs. It aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge needed to establish and manage small businesses. The aim of this course is to comprehend the methods of success in business life, their role in small businesses and the economy, the forms and management of small businesses, their basic functions, problems and solutions.
Contents of the Course Unit: In this course, conceptual framework of entrepreneurship, objectives and success factors, functions, process, entrepreneurship culture, business, marketing, production, management and organization planning, creativity and innovation will be discussed. In addition, some current issues in entrepreneurship; women entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, family businesses, ethics-social responsibility and entrepreneurship.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Students can gain entrepreneurship traits and compare the activities described for entrepreneurship types.
Students can develop entrepreneurial characteristics by evaluating the features of successful entrepreneurship.
Students can predict the obstacles and incentives in entrepreneurship and compare the opportunities for the appropriate sector.
Students can understand innovations and improvements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Article reading and presentation Entrepreneurship concept, historical development Textbook
2 Article reading and presentation Creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship Textbook
3 Article reading and presentation Business establishment process Textbook
4 Article reading and presentation Business model concept, types and creation Textbook
5 Article reading and presentation Creation of business strategies Textbook
6 Article reading and presentation Preparation of business plan concept and business plans Textbook
7 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Product / services and strategies Textbook
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Marketing plan and strategies Textbook
10 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Financial plan and production plan Textbook
11 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Production plan Textbook
12 Article reading and presentation Parts of the business plan: Management plan Textbook
13 Article reading and presentation Organizations that support entrepreneurship in our country Textbook
14 Article reading and presentation Project presentation Textbook
15 Team work Project presentation Textbook
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Ryszard Praszkier; Andrzej Nowak (2012) Social entrepreneurship : theory and practice, Cambridge University Press

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
3
2
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
3
3
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
3
2
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
3
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
3
2
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Joins actively to the teamwork.
3
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
3
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
3
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
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 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
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 1 1 1
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 4 4 16
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 3 9
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 52 0 126
Total Workload of the Course Unit 126
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0