Information Package

Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS162

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Course Code
BUS162
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe the major factors of a business environment,
  2. Explain how economy and businesses shape each other,
  3. Identify ethical and socially responsible behavior in the business world,
  4. Discuss the issues of doing business at an international level,
  5. Evaluate different forms of business ownership,
  6. Assess the contributions of small businesses to a country?s economy,
  7. Identify management skills necessary for success,
  8. Explain the impact of organizational structure on achieving organizational goals,
  9. Explain motivation through viable classical and contemporary theories,
  10. Explain how production and/or operations should be managed for effectiveness and efficiency,
  11. Develop a marketing strategy for a new product or service,
  12. Apply principles of sound financial management,
  13. Develop a personal investment plan,
  14. Demonstrate proficiency with business vocabulary,
  15. Develop a career plan for a career in business,
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course presents the fundamental concepts, principles, and the basic functions of business. It includes discussions of the business environment, ethics and social responsibility, forms of business ownership, management, organization design, operations management, marketing, accounting and finance. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction,Economic Systems and Business (Chapter 1)
2nd Week Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (Chapter 2)
3rd Week The Global Marketplace (Chapter 3)
4th Week Forms of Business Ownership (Chapter 4)
5th Week Entrepreneurship (Chapter 5)
6th Week Management and Organization Design (Chapters 6 and 7)
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Motivation (Chapter 9)
9th Week Operations Management (Chapter 10)
10th Week Products and Pricing (Chapter 11)
11th Week Distribution and Promotion of Products and Services (Chapter 12)
12th Week Accounting and Finance(Chapters 14 and 15)
13th Week Financial Management and Securities Markets (Chapter 16)
14th Week Making a Career in Business (Chapter 17)
Recommended or Required ReadingGitman, L. J.; McDaniel, C.; Shah, A.; Reece, M.; Koffel, L.; Talsma, B., and Hyatt, J. C. (2018). Introduction to Business. Rice University/OpenStax
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 45 45
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework
Quiz 1 18 18
Total Work Load182
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.06
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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