Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
General Business ECON111 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ (Güz)
Goals To comprehend the business management as a branch of science and to explain the business management containing changes from past to present in field of business management in terms of the basic functions.
Course Content What is business? Contemporary concepts in business, Business ethics and social challenges, International business and marketing, Structuring business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Human Resources and Motivation, Teams and Communication, Production and Operations Management and Production, Delivery, Logistics, Marketing, Promotion and Pricing of products and services, Management of Information Technologies, Group Presentations
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students can explain the basic functions of management.
2 Students can prepare a business plan.
3 Students can identify the basic concepts of business management.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week What is business? Contemporary concepts in business Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Business ethics and social challenges Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week International business and marketing Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Structuring business Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Entrepreneurship Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Management Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Human Resources and Motivation Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Teams and Communication Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Production and Operations Management and Production, Delivery, Logistics Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Marketing Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Promotion and Pricing of products and services Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Management of Information Technologies Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Group Presentations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 Know the basic concepts of economics at an advanced level; can abstract the economic decision-making units in households, firms, government agencies, and predict the results of their decision-making mechanisms in different market and competition conditions.
2 Understand the objectives of economies such as growth, employment, productivity, sustainability; may propose solutions to problems such as unemployment, contraction, inflation, high interest rates and similar problems.
3 Capable to make sense of the international interactions of national economies with an international economic perspective.
4 Have knowledge about the historical development of the world economy and its current structure, understand the working process of different economic systems.
5 Can combine economic theory with mathematical, statistical and econometric skills to analyze concrete situations; are experienced in economic data collection and analysis methods by utilyzing technology.
6 Analyze the different sectors of the economy such as agriculture, industry and services through the Production Factors such as Labor, Capital, Natural Resource, Information and Entrepreneurship and evaluate the country economies.
7 Know the current status, historical background, the strengths and weaknesses of Turkish economy in macro and micro scale; can propose solutions, make theoretical and applied studies in this direction as individuals and teams.
8 Know the relations of economics as a social science with other sciences especially with politics, business administration, law, history, mathematics and engineering; reflect the theoretical knowledge in practice and have collaborative working culture.
9 Have the consciousness of lifelong learning, use the education to keep knowledge updated and contribute to the business life.
10 Have the cultural consciousness, know their own history, develop awareness of working with different cultures, respect individual, social and cultural rights.
11 Behave in accordance with ethical values in their works, have the ability of questioning, free thinking with no prejudices.
12 Have the consciousness of fulfilling the given tasks at the right time. In this process, utilize in maximum written, visual, audio sources and information-communication technologies.
13 Have the experience and ability to explain what they learn in written, oral and visual manner.
14 Use the Turkish and English language properly and effectively, and pursue professional readings in double language.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 2 2 2
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 2 2 2
PY7 2 2 2
PY8 4 4 4
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 2 2 2
PY11 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2
PY13 3 3 3
PY14 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Louis E. Boone & David E. Kurtz, Contemporary Business, Nobel, 9786051334691
  • O.C. Ferrell, Geoffrey A. Hirt, Linda Ferrell, Business, Nobel, 9786053206019
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ Vize 30.00
Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ Ödev 5.00
Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ Ödev 15.00
Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ Devam 20.00
Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ Final 30.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 15 15
Quiz 1 2 2
Quiz Preparation 1 2.5 2.5
Final 1 15 15
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0