Introduction to Business (MAN111) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Business MAN111 1. Semester 3 0 0 3 6.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Team/Group, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Dr. Esra Çınar
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of business administration. Issues that have been on the agenda of the business world lately such as globalization, small business management, business ethics will be introduced. Following a brief introduction to functions and skills of management, organization, teamwork and communication concepts will be introduced. Technology and information management will also be covered.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Defines basic concepts of business, the functions of the business and their goals and duties
  • Interpret ethical and social responsbility of the organizations and the problems organizations face today
  • Develop an organizational chart for a company and define the roles for each position
  • Understand fundamental concepts about entrepreneurship and can prepare a business plan
  • Define marketing activities and develop specific strategies for each of them
  • Define fundamental concepts about production and operations management
  • Interpret accounting and financial information of a company, make decisions accordingly
Course Content Fundamentals of business, global business, small business, forms of business, functions of business namely, management and organization, and information technology.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Business (Basic Concepts) Course Book
2 General Concepts in Business and Economics Chapter 1, Course Book
3 Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsiblity Chapter 2, Ders Kitabı
4 Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership Chapter 3, Course Book
5 Managing the Business Chapter 5, Course Book
6 Organizing The Business Chapter 6, Course Book
7 Employee Behavior and Motivation Chapter 8, Course Book
8 Leadership and Decision Making Chapter 9, Course Book
9 Midterm Exam
10 Human Resource Management and Labor Relations Chapter 10, Course Book
11 Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior Chapter 11, Course Book
12 Operations Management and Quality Chapter 7, Course Book
13 History of Management Course Book
14 History of Management Course Book

Sources

Course Book 1. Ronald J. Ebert & Ricky W. Griffin, Business Essentials 11th Edition, Pearson

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having the conceptual and applied knowledge about the basic functions of the business and gaining the ability to use the knowledge X
2 To be able to diagnose the problems related to the field of business, to use scientific approaches effectively in the solution of problems and decision-making processes. X
3 To be able to reveal and analyze the environmental, social, global effects and legal consequences of the applications related to the basic functions of the business.
4 To be able to analyze information and reports that concern businesses at the national, regional and global level, to set strategic goals according to the results obtained
5 Gain the ability to use, report and interpret Business Information Systems and sub-modules required by business management
6 Planning necessary activities such as starting a new business with innovative and creative thinking and taking risks for the sustainability of the business, finding resources, making market analysis, preparing a business plan, and using the learned information in this direction.
7 Being aware of the fact that the research and learning process continues throughout life, to be able to follow the scientific and technological developments related to the business, to support oneself and the organization in innovation and continuous development.
8 To have the necessary leadership and managerial skills to achieve business objectives effectively and efficiently. X
9 To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of business and report the results of the research to be used in managerial decision-making processes.
10 To be able to transfer information about the field of business using effective verbal, written and visual communication methods in the language of learning and professional English
11 To be aware of professional ethics, environmental awareness, sustainability, social responsibility, cultural, social and universal values
12 Working effectively with different disciplines or multicultural teams, taking responsibility, making risk analysis, adapting to change, critical thinking and using initiative in problem solving X
13 .

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 15 45
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 30 30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 35 35
Total Workload 158