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Program of Technology and Knowledge Management

TKM104

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Course Code
TKM104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS5
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 fundemantals of organization theory and organizational behaviour
  4. Know the general concepts about the marketing function
  5. Knows fundemental 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 fundemental 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 are given.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General information
2nd Week Basic concepts
3rd Week Purposes and types of organizations
4th Week Business system and ethics
5th Week Starting a business
6th Week Corporate growth
7th Week Management
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Contemporary developments in business management
10th Week Production management
11th Week Marketing
12th Week Financial management
13th Week Financial management
14th Week Human resources management
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 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 55 55
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load203
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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