Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS277

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Course Code
GMS277
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the general concepts and terms in international field.
  2. Knows international organizations and regional unions.
  3. Knows delivery and payment methods in international trade applications.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, the importance and characteristics of international tourism, international organizations in the tourism industry, tour operators, hotels, airlines, and the financial and social contributions of tourism to developing countries are covered. In this course, why companies invest outside the borders of their own country, how they shape the activities in foreign markets, what are the strategies to enter foreign markets, what are the basic conditions of doing business in these markets and the basic dynamics of global competition are taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week İntroduction to international business and fields
2nd Week Global and regional social, economic and cultural issues
3rd Week International trade theories
4th Week International trade theories
5th Week Elimination of Barriers in International Trade: Institutions
6th Week Barriers to International Trade: Collaborations
7th Week Types of international trade
8th Week Midterm
9th Week International trade types
10th Week International money and capital markets
11th Week International money and capital markets
12th Week International management and cultural dimensions
13th Week Delivery and payment types in international trade: İncoterms
14th Week Delivery and payment types in international trade: İncoterms
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Wild, J.J. & Wild, K. L. (2017). Uluslararası İşletmecilik. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
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 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 3 5 15
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 1
Presentation (including preperation) 1 2 2
Total Work Load89
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.96
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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