BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

ISF117

Course Title:

Introduction to Business Administration

Course Semester:

1. Semester / Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
4	0	4	5

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

Necessary

Level of course:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Reyhan Başaran

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To explain the basic concepts in the field of business.
Course Objective:	To raise awareness of the student about business and its basic concepts, management and dimensions of management, to develop entrepreneurship and managerial visions.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) 1. Explains the definition of business management and its relation with other disciplines. 2. Knows business types and organizations. 3. Knows the basic function and historical development of the business management
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) 1. Relates case studies and cases with the general functions of the business. 2. Evaluates within the framework of business management.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Defines the businesses as the basic component of economic life and analyzes them by establishing their links with environmental actors such as government, politics, education, unions, customers.

Course Topics

Week

Subject

Introduction to Course, Definition of Business, System Approach, Knowledge of Economic System

Business Management Concepts and Relationships

Characteristics, Types and Functions of the Business

Establishment of the Business; Feasibility, Rationalization, Evaluation of the Relations with the Business Environment

Historical Development of the Business Management

Business Management Activity Process, Components and Purposes

Examining the Business Management in Terms of Functions

Basic Functions of the Business Management

Management, Management Process and Management Functions

10)

Finance, Accounting, Human Resources

11)

Marketing, Production Management

12)

Current Approaches in the Field of Business Management

13)

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

14)

Overall assessment and review

References:

1. Koçel, Tamer. İşletme Yöneticiliği. İstanbul: Beta Basım, 2018.
2. Boone, Louise E, ve David L. Kurtz. Çağdaş İşletme, Editör: Azmi Yalçın. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2018.
3. Çetin, Canan. Temel İşletmeciliğe Giriş. İstanbul: Beta Basım, 2010.
4. Can, Esin., Pınar Büyükbalcı ve Yasemin Bal.İşletme Bilimine Giriş. İstanbul: Beta Basım, 2016.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Gains knowledge of basic finance principles and rules, analytical finance tools and the importance of finance function within the functional structure of the business.	1
2) Understands the basic principles of management for motivating employees and coordinating production by leading the employees in line with the strategic goals of the business.		1	1
3) Understands the nature of formal and informal relationships between people in business life.		2	2
4) Gains practical knowledge of financial and managerial accounting tools and techniques.	1
5) Gains practical knowledge of the Turkish legal system framed by business and commercial laws.	1
6) Evaluates a business in terms of all its functional units.	2	2	2
7) Analyzes the cases that may be encountered.		3
8) Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the business.		2	2
9) He/she processes numerical data and makes it meaningful by using mathematical and analytical thinking in decisions to be taken in a business or any part of it.	2
10) Analyzes the effects of social, economic and legal structures and changes in national and international dimensions on business and economy.			3
11) Develops marketing strategies for successful marketing, pricing, distribution and customer satisfaction of products and/or services within the current business environment.		2	2
12) He/She develops the leadership and decision-making skills necessary to be effective in professional business life.			1
13) Organizes information processing tools in accordance with their purpose.
14) Have lifelong learning desire and development ability.
15) Works individually and as a team in both within disciplinary and interdisciplinary dimensions.			1
16) Follows the current and developing trends in business administration with professional English proficiency.
17) Knows and follows the current news and cases in the field of business administration.		1
18) Knows the legal developments and innovations in the field of business administration and trade.			2
19) Be aware of innovations related to professional recruitment and self-development.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	13	26
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	13	26
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	13	13
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	15
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	13	28
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		152
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		5