Information Package

Master's of Biotechnology with Thesis

BTE515

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Code
BTE515
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Get general information about entrepreneurship.
  2. Learn the obstacles and incentives in entrepreneurship.
  3. Learn basic concepts related to the project management.
  4. Understand the basic project management processes such as planning, execution and control.
  5. Develop an application document to benefit from project support and grants.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course; general information about entrepreneurship, obstacles and incentives in entrepreneurship, basic concepts of project management, basic project management processes such as planning, execution and control are explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of Entrepreneurship and Related Basic Concepts
2nd Week Entrepreneurial Thought and Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
3rd Week Entrepreneurship Types and Entrepreneurship Culture
4th Week Entrepreneur Resources and Support Provided
5th Week Business Plan and Basic Elements,
6th Week Project Definition, Features and Classification
7th Week General Principles in Project Preparation and Project Design
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Project Management and Organization
10th Week Project Time Management
11th Week Project Cost Management
12th Week Project Risk Management
13th Week Control and Reporting in Project Management
14th Week Preparing a Project Application
Recommended or Required ReadingEntrepreneurship for everyone: a student textbook. Robert Mellor. SAGE Publication, 2009
How to Do Your Research Project: A Guide for Students in Medicine and The Health Sciences. Caroline Beardsmore. Wiley & Sons Publication, 2013.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
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 84 84
Preparation for Quiz 1 16 16
Individual or group work 0 0 0
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 12 12
Project 1 12 12
Total Work Load297
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.9
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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