BUSINESS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1314111007

Ders İsmi:

Introduction to Business Administration

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Özlem Arzu AZER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Orhan SEZGİN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce students to how a business can operate in interaction with the changing contemporary business environment within the framework of the following topics:
Core topics and functions in business and management – basic leadership and management skills, vision and ethical standards, basic processes in strategic management, management
Basic rules and principles in its functions.

Course Content:

This course is designed to provide the student with a general perspective on the world of business and its relationship to the well-being of our society. The course will explore issues that impact daily life in the business environment. Topics include motivation, communication, organizational culture, MIS, organizational behavior, ethics and social responsibility, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, entrepreneurship and leadership. Additionally, this course covers basic topics and functions such as how to start, grow, and manage a business; leadership and managerial characteristics, and the strategic planning process.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understands relevant issues and actors in contemporary business and business from a holistic perspective.
2) Explains the importance of international trade, reasons for entering new international markets, and how business is done in a global environment.
3) Understands the basic issues in establishing and structuring contemporary businesses, the contribution of small businesses and entrepreneurs to the economy, and the role of the internet in business life.
4) Understands basic business and management issues such as management functions, managerial competencies, strategic planning process, corporate culture and organizational structure.
5) Understands the role of business functions such as human resources, marketing, production, accounting and finance in the success of an organization.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Creates a comprehensive approach to identifying interactions between companies, society, and the economic system.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Understands the issues related to business ethics, the ethical development of business people, ethical dilemmas that may be encountered in the workplace, and the responsibilities of the business towards its stakeholders.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Global Business Environment	Chapter - 1
2)	Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	Chapter - 2
3)	Understanding the Global Context of Business	Chapter - 3
4)	Managing the Business	Chapter - 4
5)	Entrepreneurship, Startups and Business Ownership	Chapter - 5
6)	Organizing the Work	Chapter 6
7)	Operations Management and Quality	Chapter 7
8)	Midterm Exam	--
9)	Employee Behavior and Motivation	Chapter 8
10)	Leadership and Decision Making	Chapter 9
11)	Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior	Chapter 10
12)	The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information	Chapter 11
13)	Managing Business Finances	Chapter 12
14)	Review and Book Presentations	--
15)	Review and Book Evaluations	--
16)	Final exam	--

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Business Essentials, Global Edition, 11th Edition, Ronald J. Ebert, University of Missouri-Columbia Ricky W. Griffin, Texas A & M University, Pearson

References:

Additional material/experiential exercises will be used from various sources and books on business administration throughout the semester at thediscretion of the course lecturer.
It is the student’s responsibility to take notes during the courses.
Students are encouraged to read business periodicals and publications regularly. Recommended readings include;
• Business Week,
• The Economist,
• Fortune,
• Harvard Business Review.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge, concepts and current theoretical knowledge and current developments in the field of business administration.
2) Understands the main actors, conditions and dynamics in the global business environment.
3) Comprehends ethical, legal and security issues related to business life.
4) Shares the results by reaching the right conclusions from the researches with effective data collection and analysis methods.
5) Develops creative solutions to problems that may arise in business processes due to changes in the corporate environment.
6) Plans the activities for the development of the employees under her responsibility and exhibits effective leadership.
7) Takes responsibility for solving complex and unpredictable problems related to her field.
8) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of business with a critical approach.
9) Supports personal and institutional development by adhering to the concept of lifelong learning.
10) Shares his/her thoughts on the issues related to his/her field and solution proposals regarding the problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11) By using a foreign language, monitors theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.
12) Understands the importance and necessity of adapting to the changes in the complex and rapidly changing global business environment with an innovative perspective.
13) Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures and groups inside and outside the institution.
14) Supporting the universality of cultural rights, conscious of social justice; becomes an operator that respects the environment, institution, history and cultural heritage.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic knowledge, concepts and current theoretical knowledge and current developments in the field of business administration.	4
2)	Understands the main actors, conditions and dynamics in the global business environment.	5
3)	Comprehends ethical, legal and security issues related to business life.	5
4)	Shares the results by reaching the right conclusions from the researches with effective data collection and analysis methods.	4
5)	Develops creative solutions to problems that may arise in business processes due to changes in the corporate environment.	5
6)	Plans the activities for the development of the employees under her responsibility and exhibits effective leadership.	5
7)	Takes responsibility for solving complex and unpredictable problems related to her field.	5
8)	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of business with a critical approach.	5
9)	Supports personal and institutional development by adhering to the concept of lifelong learning.	5
10)	Shares his/her thoughts on the issues related to his/her field and solution proposals regarding the problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	5
11)	By using a foreign language, monitors theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.	5
12)	Understands the importance and necessity of adapting to the changes in the complex and rapidly changing global business environment with an innovative perspective.	5
13)	Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures and groups inside and outside the institution.	4
14)	Supporting the universality of cultural rights, conscious of social justice; becomes an operator that respects the environment, institution, history and cultural heritage.	5

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Homework Assignments	1	30	30
Midterms	1	50	50
Final	1	70	70
Total Workload			240