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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: UNI0101
Course Name: Global World Economic Look
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
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: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÜLSÜM GÖKGÖZ
Course Lecturer(s): Ahmet Tevfik Süha Tarman
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands different economic and political systems and the relationship between them
2) Knows the challenges faced by an entrepreneur who wants to trade
3) Knows the place of international trade in the country and world economy
4) Understands important country actors and their activities in global trade

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General concepts: International organizations, Globalization, Trade
2) Foreign trade organizations
3) Introduction to globalization: Global markets, globalization of manufacturing, United Nations, International Chamber of Commerce, GATT, World Bank, IMF, G20, G7, Bretton Woods agreement.
4) National differences in political, economic and legal systems. Older Russia.
5) Property rights and corruption. Examples of Venezuela and China.
6) National differences in economic development. India Case
7) Legal systems, similarities and differences. UK, applications in other countries.
8) Midterm Exam
9) Economic growth rates, development concepts
10) Political economy and economic progress, innovation and entrepreneurship.
11) Privatization, legal systems, economic systems. Vietnam example.
12) Global trade and investment climate. Malaysia Case
13) State policies and international trade. Organizations, tariffs, subsidies, management policies.
14) Political systems, individualism, collectivism, its effects.
15) Finals Week
16) Finals Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecturer's notes
Öğretim üyesi notları
References: IMF Dünya Ekonomik Görünüm Raporları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 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 Workload
Course Hours 14 56
Project 5 21
Midterms 3 16
Final 3 21
Total Workload 114