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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MNG407

Course Name:

Global Business Environment

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

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

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF ÇİÇEKLİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Elif Çiçekli, Faculty Member, PhD

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this lesson:
1) To introduce students to environmental forces, environmental forecasts and environmental analysis in international trade
2) Explain the main issues in the international competitive, economic and technological environment
3) To introduce students to the international cultural, demographic and social environment
4) To provide students with an understanding of ecological environment issues
5) To inform students about issues related to the international political environment and legal environment
6) Having students write and submit a reflection paper on their subject

Course Content:

Innovations and advances in transportation, manufacturing, communications and technology have resulted in a truly global economy. With the development of the worldwide market, the need for business people to understand the sometimes subtle nuances of doing business abroad and across borders has increased. Designed for future managers involved in international enterprises and those affected by them, this course covers the key areas of the international business environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describe basic business concepts and practices related to environmental forces, environmental forecasting, and environmental analysis in international business
2) Analyze the competitive forces in the international business environment
3) Explain the major issues in the international economic and technological environment
4) Evaluate the elements of international, cultural, demographic, and social environment
5) Define the major issues in the international, ecological, political, and legal environment on international business
6) Write and submit a reflection paper on the topics of the course as an assignment

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the topics of the course Introduction to environmental forces in international business
2)	Environmental forces in international business
3)	Environmental forecasting and analysis in international business
4)	The international competitive environment-1
5)	The international competitive environment-2
6)	The international economic environment
7)	The technological environment
8)	Midterm Exam Week
9)	Midterm Exam Week
10)	The international, cultural, demographic, and social environment
11)	The ecological environment
12)	Detailed information on the Assignment
13)	Uluslararası siyasi ortam	(Deadline for uploading the assignment)
14)	The international legal environment
15)	Final Exam Week
16)	Final Exam Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Brooks, I., Weatherston, J., & Wilkinson G. (2011). The International Business Environment (2nd ed.). Harlow, UK: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.Worthington, I., Britton, C., & Thompson, E. (2019). The Business Environment A Global Perspective (8th ed.). Pearson.
References:	Yüklenen slaytlar/Uploaded slides

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.	2	2	2	2	2	2
2) They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.	2	2	2	2	2	2
3) They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.	2	2	2	2	2	2
4) Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.	2	2	2	2	2	2
5) They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s	2	2	2	2	2	2
6) They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.	2	2	2	2	2	2
7) They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.	2	1	1	1	1	1
8) They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.	2	2	2	2	2	2
9) They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.	1	1	1	1	1	1
10) They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.	1	1	2	1	3	2
11) They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.	2	2	2	2	2	2
12) They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.	2	2	2	2	2	3
13) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	1	1	1	1	1	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.	2
2)	They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.	2
3)	They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.	2
4)	Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.	2
5)	They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s	2
6)	They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.	2
7)	They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.	1
8)	They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.	2
9)	They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.	1
10)	They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.	2
11)	They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.	2
12)	They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.	2
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	16	% 0
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	16	0	3		48
Homework Assignments	1	10	1		11
Midterms	1	30	1		31
Final	1	40	1		41
Total Workload					131