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Program of Business Administration (Turkish)

MAN162

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Course Code
MAN162
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. Know what business is and the functions performed by businesses
  2. Know different business administration and management principles of organizations in international business environments
  3. Know the fundementals of organization theory and organizational behaviour
  4. Know the general concepts about the marketing function
  5. Knows fundamental concepts about production and operations management
  6. Knows general concepts about accounting and finance management
  7. Has knowledge about the ethical and social responsibility of the organizations and the problems organizations face today
  8. Knows fundamental concepts about entrepreneurship and can prepare a business plan
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course is an introduction to business subjects, concentrating on each of the major functions of business. It gives a general idea about management and organizations, marketing, production management, accounting, finance and international trade, which will be studied in detail in further courses. Information about the relationship between a business enterprise and its social and economic environment is given. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General information
2nd Week Basic concepts
3rd Week Purpose and types of businesses
4th Week Business system and ethics
5th Week Establishment of businesses
6th Week Business growth
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Management and functions
9th Week Contemporary developments in business management
10th Week Production management
11th Week Marketing management
12th Week Financial management
13th Week Human Resources Management
14th Week General evaluation and review
Recommended or Required ReadingTuncer, D., Ayhan, D.Y., Varoğlu, D. ve Ilgaz Sümer, S. (2023). Genel İşletmecilik Bilgileri. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 45 45
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load179
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.96
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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