Information Package

Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS489

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESSES

Course Code
BUS489
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the basic principles of entrepreneurship.
  2. Know how to prepare a business plan.
  3. Learn entrepreneur profile.
  4. Comprehend the importance of marketing in entrepreneurship.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course is oriented towards the explanation of small and medium-sized businesses and examination of their problems. The definition of small and medium-sized businesses and the problems that they face in Turkey and in the world are examined. Considering the entrepreneurship concept, the specifications of an entrepreneur are examined and illustrated by giving examples of good entrepreneurs. This course also focuses 18 on the preparation of a comprehensive business plan, which is necessary for the establishment of a new business. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
3rd Week Basic concepts, Stratetegic Mnagament and Entrepreneurship
4th Week Feasibility Analysis, Business Plan and Alternatives of Establishing Business
5th Week Alternatives of Establishing Business
6th Week Alternatives of Establishing Business, Marketing Plan
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Marketing Plan
9th Week E-Commerce and Entrepreneur, Site Analysis
10th Week Site Analysis
11th Week Globalization and Entrepreneurship
12th Week Entrepreneurship in the Future
13th Week Entrepreneurship in the Future, General Review
14th Week Project Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingNorman M. Scarborough, Essentials of Entrepreneurship and SmallBusiness Management, Pearson Education, 8. Edition, 2011.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load160
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.33
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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K3 X
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K5 X
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