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Program of International Trade (Turkish)

TBF231

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Course Code
TBF231
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define fundamental concepts related to business management, the reasons for the existence of businesses, and their roles in economic life.
  2. Identify types of businesses, analyze their internal and external environments, and explain the factors that affect them.
  3. Explain the stages of business establishment, forms of agreements, mergers, and collaborations.
  4. Understand business functions and the relationships between these functions, comprehending the overall operation of the business.
  5. Explain management functions and recognize the organizational structure and administrative processes.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course provides basic information about businesses, which are considered the fundamental units of the economic system. This course encompasses the objectives, income, and expenses of various business types, their formation and operations, organizational structures, and management functions. The course also explores the roles and relationships of businesses within the economic system and discusses current developments in business administration.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course and overview of objectives
2nd Week Fundamental concepts: economic life and business
3rd Week Fundamental concepts: business objectives, income, and expenses
4th Week Fundamental concepts: types of businesses
5th Week The environment of businesses and environmental factors
6th Week Business formation: ideas and outcomes
7th Week Business formation: establishment research
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Growth of businesses
10th Week Management and organization
11th Week Management and organization
12th Week Management functions: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling
13th Week Management functions: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling
14th Week End-of-term review and assessment
Recommended or Required ReadingTuncer, D., Ayhan, D. Y., & Varoğlu, D. (2020). Genel işletmecilik bilgileri (10th ed.). Siyasal Kitabevi.

Bovee, C. L., & Thill, J. V. (2008). Business in action (4th ed.). Pearson Education International.

Collins, K. (2008). Exploring business. Pearson Education International.

Koçel, T. (2001). İşletme yöneticiliği. Beta Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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