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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
MIY325 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
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: This course aims to introduce the role of business functions, responsibilities and operation of an enterprise, to use business principles and practices and to provide awareness of corporate social responsibility and morality and to interpret these issues in terms of sustainability.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the basic functions of a business such as strategy, marketing, human resources and finance.

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

Explain the role and basic functions of a business.
Interpret the social responsibilities of companies and the interests of internal and external stakeholders within the framework of sustainability.
Indicate the strengths and development aspects of a company and their growth strategies.
Summarize the roles and responsibilities of business functions (strategy, marketing, human resources, finance).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Objectives, content and syllabus of the course and expectations Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Types of enterprise Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Size of an enterprise Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Foundation phases in enterprises Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Management Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Production Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Quality Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Marketing Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Human Resources Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Accounting/Finance Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Research-development (r&d) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Public Relations/Corporate Relations Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes Decision making Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 Relevant chapters in the coursebook + course notes General Revision Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gumus, I. (Ed.) (2017). Genel Isletme. Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Publications.
Stimpson, P. and Smith, A. (2011). Business Management, Cambridge University Press. (USA).

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

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
Can define basic concepts about gastronomy.
2
Can interpret basic concepts, study areas and approaches related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can relate the information and facts about the field to the social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
2
Can compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can analyze the eating and drinking art, the related systems and structures.
2
Can prepare technical infrastructure and contents of the culinary activies.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
2
Can collaborate with the shareholders to present new challenging ideas and products for the market.
3
Can integrate basic cooking techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
4
Can plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can calculate costing in the food and beverage facilities.
2
Can carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in the food and beverage business.
3
Can organize national and international competitions and fairs.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by acceptng lifelong learning as a principle.
2
Can find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can express his/her ideas verbally and orally by using presentation and communication techniques.
2
Can organize all gastronomy-related activities.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can interpret ethical values and legal regulations according to the codexes.
2
Can design communial and social pojects using historical, cultural and geographical values.
3
Can perform scientific researche and study using knowledge and skills related to his field.

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 2 26
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
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 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 6 30
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0