Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to teach how to be successful in different regions by giving examples from real stories. The benefits, cost risks and attractiveness of doing international business are conveyed by giving life examples of the lecturer. |
Course Content: |
Every region and country in the world has different cultures. In this course, general definition of Globalization, Global institutions, Privatization, how different political, economic and legal systems affect countries, country examples: Trade policies of USA, China, India, Russia, Venezuela, Malaysia, African countries, international organizations, property rights, innovation and entrepreneurship concepts, economic concepts, organizations in our country, for an entrepreneur, are explained with current examples.
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Related Preparation |
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General concepts: International organizations, Globalization, Trade |
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Foreign trade organizations |
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Introduction to globalization: Global markets, globalization of manufacturing, United Nations, International Chamber of Commerce, GATT, World Bank, IMF, G20, G7, Bretton Woods agreement. |
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National differences in political, economic and legal systems. Older Russia. |
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Property rights and corruption. Examples of Venezuela and China. |
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National differences in economic development. India Case |
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7) |
Legal systems, similarities and differences. UK, applications in other countries. |
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8) |
Midterm Exam |
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9) |
Economic growth rates, development concepts |
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10) |
Political economy and economic progress, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Privatization, legal systems, economic systems. Vietnam example. |
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Global trade and investment climate. Malaysia Case |
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State policies and international trade. Organizations, tariffs, subsidies, management policies. |
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Political systems, individualism, collectivism, its effects. |
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15) |
Finals Week |
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16) |
Finals Week |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. |
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To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. |
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Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). |
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Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. |
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To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. |
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To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. |
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To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. |
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8) |
Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. |
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