ECONOMY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

GKE426

Course Code: GKE426
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Know the basic concepts of economics, business and business management.
Know how to apply entrepreneurship in institutionalised organisations.
Define the building blocks of corporate entrepreneurship.
Relate entrepreneurial needs with global needs.
Understand the need and importance of innovation.
Have knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation practices applied in different contexts.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

In the Economy and Entrepreneurship course, students learn how economic systems work, how resources are used, and how the production process works. This course also teaches students about entrepreneurship and covers topics such as business management, financial management, and marketing strategies. It is designed to provide students with basic concepts and skills in the business world, providing an important foundation for their future careers.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Basic concepts of economics and economic systems
2^nd Week	Basic concepts of business and business management
3^rd Week	What is Entrepreneurship and Internal Entrepreneurship? Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship
4^th Week	Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
5^th Week	Career planning, original ideas
6^th Week	Unusual examples
7^th Week	Turkish Patent and Trademark Office; Industrial Property Law
8^th Week	Midterm exam
9^th Week	Small and medium-sized enterprises, management processes and functions in small enterprises
10^th Week	Business idea development, elements of business plan, writing and presentation
11^th Week	Project preparation
12^th Week	Project preparation
13^th Week	Project presentation
14^th Week	Project presentation
15^th Week	Project presentation

Recommended or Required Reading

Norman M. Scarborough, Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Pearson Education, 7. Baskı, 2014.
Paul Trott, Innovation Management and New Product Development, Prentice Hall, 5. Baskı, 2012.,
Mustafa Halid Karaarslan, Girişimcilik Vakaları Fırsatlar ve Zorluklar, Optimist Yayıncılık, 2016.
Serkan Kılıç, İnovasyon ve İnovasyon Yönetimi, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2013.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Presentation

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	13	4	52
Preparation for Final exam	1	20	20
Course hours	13	2	26
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	20	20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Total Work Load			122
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5	X	X	X	X	X	X
K6	X	X	X	X	X	X
K7
K8
K9
K10