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GNKE444

ECONOMY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Code
GNKE444
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. Know the basic concepts of economy, business and business management..
  2. Can identify the building blocks of corporate entrepreneurship.
  3. Can relate the entrepreneurial needs to the globalization needs.
  4. Understand the need and importance of innovation.
  5. Have knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation in different contexts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionBasic concepts about science of economy and economical systems; basic concepts about business and business management; foundation, purpose, objectives and legal structure of business; management processes and functionalities in business; management of human and other resources; concepts of entrepreneur and entrepreneurship; success factors in entrepreneurship; culture of entrepreneurship; processes and types of entrepreneurship; career planning; authentic ideas, extraordinary examples; Turkish Patent and Brand Institution; Industrial property Law; Small and Middle Businesses; management processes and functionalities in small business; development of business idea; novelty and innovation; business planning, elements of business plan, writing and presenting; preparation of a project about entrepreneurship in a certain field.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic concepts of economy science and economical systems.
2nd Week Basic concepts of business and business management.
3rd Week Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship. Factors that affect entrepreneurship
4th Week Qualities of an entrepreneurship
5th Week Career planning, authentic ideas
6th Week Extraordinary examples
7th Week Turkish Patent and Trademark Institution, Intellectual Property Law
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Small and Medium Enterprize, Management process and functions in small enterprize
10th Week Development of business ide, elements of business plan, writing and presentation
11th Week Project preparation
12th Week Project preparation
13th Week Project Presentation
14th 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
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load74
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.46
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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