| Course Name |
Introduction to Business
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEEC 201
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkLecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The course examines the roles businesses play in the community, and their aims by focusing on the free market system and competition. It provides knowledge about what should a company do to provide its services or manufacture its products for the customers. The course aims to inform the students about fundamental issues of business like, managerial functions, marketing, finance, accounting and international business. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course has been designed to teach the students the types of business, basic functions of business and all the issues related to running a business. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Welcome & Introduction to the Course | Course site in Blackboard |
| 2 | Business and Its Environment Part I (Macroenvironment Analysis) | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 1-Chp1) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 1) |
| 3 | Business and Its Environment Part II (Microenvironment Analysis) | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 1-Chp1) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 1) |
| 4 | Organizational Structure & Functions | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 2-Chp 5 & 6) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 3-Chp 7) |
| 5 | Managing the Business Processes (Part I) | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 2) |
| 6 | Management of Processes (Part II) | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 2) |
| 7 | Marketing Management (I) (Strategy Development & SWOT Analysis) | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 4) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 5) |
| 8 | Marketing Management (II) | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 4) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 5) |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | |
| 10 | Human Resources Management | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 3-Chp 10) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 4-Chp 11) |
| 11 | Leadership | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 3-Chp 8&9) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 4-Chp 10) |
| 12 | Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Business Law | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 1-Chp 2) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 1-Chp 4) |
| 13 | Accounting and Finance | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 6) |
| 14 | Entrepreneurship Asynchronous recording will be shared (Taylan Demirkaya will join us, as a guest lecturer, for a talk on Entrepreneurship) | Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition (Part 1-Chp 3) & Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition (Part 2) |
| 15 | Wrap up & review of the semester | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Readings provided by the instructor |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition
Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition
Mirze, S. Kadri (2013). Introduction To Business. Literatür Yayıncılık https://www.nytimes.com/section/business https://www.ft.com/ https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
30
|
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
|
30
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| Final Exam |
1
|
40
|
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
|
60
|
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
|
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
2
|
28
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| Field Work |
0
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||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
|
||
| Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
| Presentation / Jury |
0
|
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| Project |
0
|
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
|
20
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20
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| Final Exam |
1
|
23
|
23
|
| Total |
119
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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5
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Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems |
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Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem. |
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Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations |
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Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems. |
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Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
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| 7 |
Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101) |
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| 8 |
Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid). |
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| 9 |
Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters. |
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| 10 |
Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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| 11 |
Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes. |
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