Information Package

Program of Foreign Trade

SBMO106

GENERAL BUSINESS

Course Code
SBMO106
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic concepts of business administration. Knows the relationship between business administration and economics, mathematics, statistics, behavioral sciences and law. Knows business ethics, ethical and unethical behaviors.
  2. Explains the establishment stages of businesses, different aspects of establishment research (economic, technical, financial, legal). Knows the differences between large and small businesses.
  3. Defines the growth methods of businesses and concepts related to strategic partnerships. Knows the management levels, management skills, managerial roles and managerial decision-making processes in businesses.
  4. Defines management functions and contemporary management approaches in businesses.
  5. Defines the production, marketing, finance, human resources and public relations functions in businesses and the concepts related to these.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course is a foundational program that examines the core processes and management functions of a business, from its establishment to its operation. Within the scope of the course, fundamental business functions such as management-organization, marketing, finance, production, and human resources are covered, alongside strategic decision-making mechanisms. The primary objective is to provide students with the competence to understand the internal and external environmental dynamics of businesses, utilize resources efficiently, and achieve sustainable corporate success.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic Concepts of Business Administration, Relationship with Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Behavioral Sciences and Law.
2nd Week Types of Businesses; Business Objectives, Income and Expenses, Ethics in Business.
3rd Week Business Environment and Environmental Factors
4th Week Establishment of Businesses
5th Week Establishment Research, Differences Between Large and Small Businesses
6th Week Growth of Businesses
7th Week Management and Organization
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Management Functions
10th Week Production Management
11th Week Marketing Management
12th Week Financial Management
13th Week Human Resource Management
14th Week Public Relations
Recommended or Required ReadingDoğan Tuncer, Doğan Yaşar Ayhan, Demet Varoğlu. (2018). Genel İşletmecilik Bilgileri. 9. Baskı, Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
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 16 1 16
Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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