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Program of Computer Engineering (English)

SOS344

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Course Code
SOS344
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 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. Learn the basic concepts related with business.
  2. Explain the relation of business with other disciplines.
  3. Know objectives of businesses.
  4. Know the types of business.
  5. Comprehend the relations of business with micro and macro environment.
  6. Know the functions of business.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBasic terms and concepts related with business. Functions of business. Goals of the businesses. The relationships with their environment. The functions of the business such as management, production, marketing, finance, human resources and public relations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic terms and concepts related with business
2nd Week Basic terms and concepts related with business
3rd Week Functions of business
4th Week Functions of business
5th Week Goals of the businesses and the relationships with their environment
6th Week Goals of the businesses and the relationships with their environment
7th Week The functions of the business: management
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Production
10th Week Marketing
11th Week Finance
12th Week Human resources and public relations
13th Week Human resources and public relations
14th Week Human resources and public relations
Recommended or Required Reading1. Madura Jeff, Introduction to Business, 4/E, ISBN: 0-324-40711-4, Thomson South-Western, 2007.
2. Gaspar Julian E., Bierman Leonard, Kolari James W., Hise Richard T., Smith L. Murphy, Risa Antonio Arreola, Introduction to Business, ISBN: 0-618-30636-6, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2010.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K6 X X X X
K7 X
K8
K9 X X
K10 X X X
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