Radio, Television and Cinema (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI442
Course Name: e commerce
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. ALPASLAN KELLECİ
Course Lecturer(s): Alpaslan Kelleci
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the technological, social, and business dimensions of e-commerce. It covers key e-commerce business models, marketing strategies, online consumer behavior, and legal and ethical issues. Through real-world examples and case discussions, students will develop strategic thinking skills relevant to the digital economy.

Course Content: Definition, scope, and evolution of electronic commerce.
Digital business models and value creation strategies online.
E-commerce infrastructure: hardware, software, internet, and mobile systems.
Electronic payment systems and digital security.
Digital marketing: SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing.
Online consumer behavior and customer relationship management (CRM).
Subscription-based business models and user-generated content (UGC).
Legal, ethical, and social aspects of e-commerce.
B2B, B2C, C2C, and C2B e-commerce models.
Mobile commerce (m-commerce) and next-generation applications.
International e-commerce and cross-border digital marketing strategies.
Case studies and discussions based on real-world examples.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Identify the key components, business models, and current trends in e-commerce. Analyze various e-commerce business models and strategies. Explain e-commerce marketing and online consumer behavior. Discuss legal, security, and ethical issues in e-commerce. Apply digital marketing strategies (SEO, SEM, social media marketing). Evaluate the social, mobile, and local marketing dimensions of e-commerce.
1) Identify the key components, business models, and current trends in e-commerce.
2) Analyze various e-commerce business models and strategies.
3) Explain e-commerce marketing and online consumer behavior.
4) Discuss legal, security, and ethical issues in e-commerce.
5) Apply digital marketing strategies (SEO, SEM, social media marketing).
6) Evaluate the social, mobile, and local marketing dimensions of e-commerce.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition and significance of e-commerce Difference between e-commerce and e-business Major trends in e-commerce Unique features of e-commerce technology Types of e-commerce (B2C, B2B, C2C, M-commerce) Class Activity: Discussion on TikTok's Creator Economy and its impact on e-commerce.
2) Definition and significance of e-commerce Difference between e-commerce and e-business Major trends in e-commerce Unique features of e-commerce technology Types of e-commerce (B2C, B2B, C2C, M-commerce) Class Activity: Discussion on TikTok's Creator Economy and its impact on e-commerce.
3) Business models in e-commerce Eight key elements of an e-commerce business model Major B2C and B2B business models The impact of e-commerce on business strategy and structure Class Activity: Case study analysis of startups like Foursquare and crowdfunding platforms.
4) Business models in e-commerce Eight key elements of an e-commerce business model Major B2C and B2B business models The impact of e-commerce on business strategy and structure Class Activity: Case study analysis of startups like Foursquare and crowdfunding platforms.
4) Business models in e-commerce Eight key elements of an e-commerce business model Major B2C and B2B business models The impact of e-commerce on business strategy and structure Class Activity: Case study analysis of startups like Foursquare and crowdfunding platforms.
5) Online consumer behavior Digital marketing strategies (SEO, SEM, email marketing) The role of social media in e-commerce marketing Integrating online and offline marketing strategies Class Activity: Develop a marketing plan for a hypothetical e-commerce business.
6) Çevrimiçi tüketici davranışı Dijital pazarlama stratejileri (SEO, SEM, e-posta pazarlaması) Sosyal medyanın e-ticaret pazarlamasındaki rolü Çevrimiçi ve çevrimdışı pazarlama stratejilerinin entegrasyonu Sınıf etkinliği: Varsayımsal bir e-ticaret işletmesi için pazarlama planı geliştirme
7) Social marketing strategies (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) Mobile marketing strategies Location-based mobile marketing Measuring social and mobile marketing success Class Activity: Students create a social media marketing campaign for a local business.
8) Social marketing strategies (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) Mobile marketing strategies Location-based mobile marketing Measuring social and mobile marketing success Class Activity: Students create a social media marketing campaign for a local business.
9) Analysis of online retail business models (Amazon, eBay, etc.) E-commerce strategies in the retail and service sectors On-demand service companies and the gig economy Fintech and online financial services Class Activity: Group discussion on the rise of on-demand services (Instacart, Uber, etc.) and their impact on traditional retail.
10) Analysis of online retail business models (Amazon, eBay, etc.) E-commerce strategies in the retail and service sectors On-demand service companies and the gig economy Fintech and online financial services Class Activity: Group discussion on the rise of on-demand services (Instacart, Uber, etc.) and their impact on traditional retail. Chapter 9
11) Revenue models for online content (subscriptions, advertising, etc.) The rise of streaming platforms and their impact on traditional media User-generated content and the creator economy Digital rights management and content monetization Class Activity: Case study on Netflix and the challenges of content monetization in the streaming industry. Chapter 10
12) Revenue models for online content (subscriptions, advertising, etc.) The rise of streaming platforms and their impact on traditional media User-generated content and the creator economy Digital rights management and content monetization Class Activity: Case study on Netflix and the challenges of content monetization in the streaming industry. Chapter 10
13) Review
14) Revision
15) final week
16) final week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kenneth C. Laudon & Carol Guercio Traver
Title: E-Commerce 2023: Business, Technology, and Society
Edition: 18th Edition
Publisher: Pearson Education
References: Kenneth C. Laudon & Carol Guercio Traver
Title: E-Commerce 2023: Business, Technology, and Society
Edition: 18th Edition
Publisher: Pearson Education

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life.
2) It provides a critical perspective on mass media.
3) With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources.
4) Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting.
5) Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector.
6) Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs.
7) Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies.
8) Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started.
9) Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies.
10) With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector.
11) They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative.
12) Acquire basic values ​​related to media and business ethics.
13) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
14) Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life.
2) It provides a critical perspective on mass media.
3) With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources.
4) Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting.
5) Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector.
6) Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs.
7) Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies.
8) Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started.
9) Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies.
10) With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector.
11) They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative.
12) Acquire basic values ​​related to media and business ethics.
13) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
14) Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 56
Study Hours Out of Class 15 30
Midterms 3 11
Final 3 16
Total Workload 113