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FACULTY of ECONOMICS and ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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YBS1017Introduction to Business3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Bünyamin ER
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of business administration and to provide an entry into the science of business. It aims to help students understand the role of businesses in social and economic life, recognize different types of businesses, and learn the processes of establishing a business.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Understand the importance of businesses in social and economic life.1 - 41
LO - 2 : Grasp the basic concepts of the science of business.1 - 41
LO - 3 : Recognize different types of businesses and their classifications.3 - 41
LO - 4 : Know the processes of establishing a business and apply them.2 - 31
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
This course aims to understand the fundamental concepts of business administration and the role of businesses in society and the economy. Throughout the course, topics such as the establishment and operational processes of businesses, business functions, types, and classifications of businesses will be covered. Additionally, contemporary issues such as business law, corporate social responsibility, and ethics will be examined. Through this course, students will gain comprehensive knowledge about the science of business and acquire basic competencies related to the business world.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The Importance of Businesses
 Week 2 Towards the Science of Business: Human Science
 Week 3 Towards the Science of Business: Human Science
 Week 4 Towards the Science of Business: Social Science
 Week 5 Towards the Science of Business: Social Science
 Week 6 Towards the Science of Business: Economic Science
 Week 7 Towards the Science of Business: Economic Science
 Week 8 Business and Business Administration
 Week 9 Midterm Exam
 Week 10 Establishing a Business
 Week 11 The Purpose Function of Businesses
 Week 12 Classification of Businesses
 Week 13 Business Law: Conceptual Framework
 Week 14Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics in Businesses
 Week 15Being a Business
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 11/2017 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 12/2017 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 5 10
Arasınav için hazırlık 15 1 15
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 2 8 16
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 15 1 15
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load100