- Course Code
- BUS302
- Semester
- Sixth Term (Spring)
- Theory+Practice
- 3 + 0
- ECTS
- 5
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 3 |
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| Semester | Sixth Term (Spring) |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Analyze the concept and types of commercial companies in Turkish law, including the distinction between partnerships and capital companies,
- Explain the formation requirements, operation, and termination of various company types, particularly joint stock companies and limited liability companies,
- Evaluate the rights and obligations of shareholders, partners, and company officers in different types of commercial companies,
- Explain the procedures and legal consequences of structural changes in companies, including mergers, divisions, and conversions,
- Assess the distinctive features and liability regimes of different company types, from partnerships to capital companies,
- Apply fundamental commercial law concepts necessary for understanding company law, particularly those relating to trade registry and trade names.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | This course examines the fundamental principles and institutions of company law in the Turkish legal system, beginning with key concepts of commercial law such as commercial enterprise, trade name, and trade registry. The course then focuses on the classification of commercial companies and general provisions of company law, followed by a detailed analysis of partnerships and capital companies. Particular emphasis is placed on joint stock companies and limited liability companies, examining their formation, corporate organs, operations, and shareholders' rights. The course also covers structural changes in companies such as mergers, divisions, and conversions.
Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Scope and Application of Turkish Commercial Code |
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2nd Week |
Commercial Enterprise: Concept and Elements |
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3rd Week |
Legal Status of Merchants |
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4th Week |
Trade Registry |
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5th Week |
Commercial Books and Current Accounts |
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6th Week |
Trade Names and Commercial Names |
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7th Week |
Midterm |
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8th Week |
Trademark Law in Commercial Practice, Unfair Competition Law |
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9th Week |
Commercial Companies: Basic Framework |
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10th Week |
Types of Partnerships |
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11th Week |
General Provisions of Capital Companies |
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12th Week |
Limited Liability Companies |
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13th Week |
Joint Stock Companies |
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14th Week |
Structural Changes in Capital Companies |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Kılıç, Ş. (Ed.). (2022). Introduction to Turkish Business Law. Peter Lang.
Hannigan, B. (2024). Company Law (7th ed.). Oxford University Press.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Questions/Answers
- Discussion
- Lecture
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Quiz |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Individual or group work |
1 |
42 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
26 |
26 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 148.5 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.95 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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