INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTY222	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	4	3	3	6

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 teach all subjects related to international business process. This course aims to enable the students to analyze the global environment and international strategies of global enterprises in depth, to interpret the fundamentals of international trade in terms of past and future, to learn international market entry plans and methods and barriers to entry.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to comprehend the functions of international business and to have knowledge about solutions of international business problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Discuss the way of thinking, knowledge pool and current practices in order to be successful in international business
Explain the terminology in international business.
Evaluate the economic policies of countries in the field of regional and international policies.
Analyze the global and global economic problems accelerating with the globalization process.
Interpret the effects of business culture at global level.
Evaluate the basic concepts of foreign trade, the effects of foreign trade policies on foreign trade and the effects of global and regional trade regulations on foreign trade.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Business Scope Definition, Terminology and International Environmental	Lecture Discussion
2	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Business Preparedness	Lecture Discussion
3	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Internationalization and Internationalization Stages	Lecture Discussion
4	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Market Entry Methods	Lecture Discussion
5	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Environment, International Organizations	Lecture Discussion
6	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International business environment	Lecture Discussion
7	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Balance of Payments	Lecture Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Socio-Cultural Power	Lecture Discussion
10	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Power	Lecture Discussion
11	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Physical and Environmental Forces	Lecture Discussion
12	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Labor	Lecture Discussion
13	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Economic Power	Lecture Discussion
14	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Economic Power	Lecture Discussion
15	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	General revision	Lecture Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wild, J. J., Wild, K. L. (2017) Translation: Doc. Dr. Guler Saglam Arı ,Uluslararası Isletmecilik Kuresellesmenin Zorluklari, Nobel Publications , ANKARA.
Mirze, S. K. (2018). Uluslararası Isletmecilik ve Yonetim, Beta Publications, Istanbul.
Can, E. (2015). Uluslararası Isletmecilik - Teori ve Uygulama, Beta Publications, Istanbul.
Ozalp, I. (2018). Uluslararasi Isletmeler ve Yonetim Stratejileri Global bir yaklasim, Nisan Bookstore Publications, Eskisehir.
Global Business Today, Charles W. L. Hill and G. Tomas M. Hult , 10th Edition, 2018.
International Business: The Challenges of Globalization (7th Edition) , John J. Wild , Kenneth L. Wild, 2015

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	Students interpret the basic concepts, theories and approaches of international trade and logistics.			2
2	Students explain current information about the field with economics and business theories.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students analyze economic and financial data related to their field.	0
2	Students relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as sociology, political science and philosophy.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students prepare the technical infrastructure and content of international trade transactions.		1
2	Students use the theoretical knowledge in his/her field to determine new strategies.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students carry out the import and export transactions by applying the customs legislation and foreign exchange legislation.		1
2	Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field for academic and professional career.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students develop strategies to reach the sales and marketing targets.						5
2	Students carry out the correspondence on orders, transportation and payment with the foreign customers.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students organize participations in national and international fairs in the field.	0
2	Students prepare the documentation used in import and export transactions.			2
3	Students consider life-long learning as a principle and search on developments, changes and innovations in the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students manage all phases from finding the customers until delivery of orders.		1
2	Students cooperate with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students implement knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his / her legal, social and ethical responsibilities.		1

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	12	3	36
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	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	11	33
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	153