Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Digital Econimy YBS157 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Delivery of the Course The course will be conducted through lectures and case studies by the lecturer. Within the scope of the course, real-life economic events will be examined in the form of case studies.
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the dynamics of the economy and to give perspective on the transformations that can be experienced in the economy in the digital age.
Course Content In the first part of the course, the basics of economics will be explained to the students, and in the second part, the effects of digitalization on the economy will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To comprehend the behavior of economic actors (individual, firm)
2 To be able to interpret basic macroeconomic indicators
3 To understand the effects of digitalization on the economy
4 To predict the transformation of economies in the digital age
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Overview of Course Information, Introduction to Digital Age
2. Week Basic Economics I (Economic Behaviors of Individual and Firm)
3. Week Basic Economics II (Economy)
4. Week Digital Technologies
5. Week Fundamentals of Digital Economy
6. Week Fintechs
7. Week Blockchain and Crypto Currencies
8. Week Overview of the Topics
9. Week Fundamentals of E-Commerce
10. Week Platform Economics
11. Week Entrepreneurship in Digital Age
12. Week Effects of Digital Economy
13. Week Future of Digital Economy
14. Week Social and Ethical Issues in Digital Economy
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Graduates will have a holistic perspective on business functions
2 Graduates will have conceptual knowledge in the field of informatics in the sector average.
3 Graduates may integrate the business functions and IT infrastructure
4 Graduates will have awareness and knowledge about the processes of analyzing, designing, developing, and using information systems.
5 Students will have the ability to define the problem, collect data, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and develop a solution proposal for the solution of problems encountered in business.
6 Graduates may develop new strategic approaches for the efficiency of applications used in businesses.
7 Graduates may understand the logic of the algorithm and convert the designed algorithm into an up-to-date programming language.
8 Gradutes may have basic knowledge and understanding in the field of data science.
9 Graduates may have basic knowledge and understanding in the field of data science.
10 Graduates may base their vision on continuous learning and renewal.
11 Graduates may have an awareness of ethical and professional responsibility in business life.
12 Graduates may have an awareness of the individual and social effects of informatics applications and their legal consequences. gets the awareness of social responsibility.
13 Graduates may be able to use at least one foreign language in written and oral communication in the fields of information systems and business administration.
14 Graduates may take responsibility as an individual or team member in solving problems encountered in business life.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 2 2 3 3
PY3 2 2 2 2
PY4 2 2 3 4
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 4 4
PY7 1 1 1 1
PY8 2 2 3 3
PY9 2 2 3 3
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 4 4 4 4
PY12 2 2 3 4
PY13 2 2 2 2
PY14 2 2 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Instructor's notes and documents to be given in class
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 1 14
Ders Dışı
Research 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 30 30
Homework 1 1 30 30
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 128
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0