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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:

UNI192

Course Name:

Introduction to Business Functions

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF ÇİÇEKLİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Elif Cicekli

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to:
1. Introduce students to basic business concepts and practices.
2. Acquaint students with the issues on business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business.
3. Familiarize students with the concepts and practices in managing and organizing businesses.
4. Provide students an understanding of the issues of management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing.
5. Enable students to carry out research, prepare, and present a project on the topics of the course as member of a team.

Course Content:

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of business and show how businesses operate in a changing business environment. The course informs students about business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business, and provides them with a foundation in the issues of management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to; 1. Describe basic business concepts and practices.
2) Explain the issues on business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business.
3) Outline the concepts and practices in managing and organizing businesses.
4) Analyze the issues in management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing.
5) Carry out research, prepare, and present a project on the topics of the course as member of a team.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the topics of the course
2)	Introduction to Business Concepts
3)	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
4)	Entrepreneurship, New Ventures and Business Ownership
5)	The Global Context of Business
6)	Managing the Business
7)	Organizing the Business
8)	Organizing the Business
9)	Employee Motivation
10)	Leadership and Decision Making
11)	Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior
12)	Overview of the course subjects and final exam topics
13)	Project Presentations
14)	Project Presentations
15)	Final Exam Period
16)	Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ebert, R. J., & Griffin, R. W. (2019). Business Essentials (12th Global ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
References:	Bovee, C. L., & Thill, J. V. (2017). Business in Action (8th ed.). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, computer, statistics, genetics and programming, that is essence to be proficient in bioinformatics and genetics.
2) Has the basic ability to remodel, evaluate or simulate the fundamental research subjects such as molecular cell biology, genetic structure of the living organisms and understanding the modelling of evolution by using computer-based approaches.
3) Has the knowledge and ability to identify scientific problems in the field of bioinfomatics and genetics, to design and conduct experiments independently in the laboratory and digital environment, to collect data, analyze, draw conclusions, interpret and present data in oral and written fashion.
4) Has the skills of effective communication, planning, and decision making by taking responsibility in individual or teamwork.
5) Has the ability to produce output and useful models that offer original, creative and innovative solutions to problems by using inquiring, productive and entrepreneurial features effectively.
6) Has the habitude to examine the field of bioinformatics and genetics or other subjects overlaping with these fields with analytical and critical point of view and to follow them throughout life.
7) Has the ability to identify social problems, to create solutions through interdisciplinary cooperation in national and international social and scientific arenas, or be a part of the solution.
8) Has the ability to use software programs and information and communication technologies in data analysis and evaluation, at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
9) Has the ability to use at least one foreign language orally and in writing at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
10) Has the awareness to respect social, cultural, and individual differences, universal and ethical values, and human rights in the scientific and professional activities that is included.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, computer, statistics, genetics and programming, that is essence to be proficient in bioinformatics and genetics.	3
2)	Has the basic ability to remodel, evaluate or simulate the fundamental research subjects such as molecular cell biology, genetic structure of the living organisms and understanding the modelling of evolution by using computer-based approaches.	3
3)	Has the knowledge and ability to identify scientific problems in the field of bioinfomatics and genetics, to design and conduct experiments independently in the laboratory and digital environment, to collect data, analyze, draw conclusions, interpret and present data in oral and written fashion.	3
4)	Has the skills of effective communication, planning, and decision making by taking responsibility in individual or teamwork.	3
5)	Has the ability to produce output and useful models that offer original, creative and innovative solutions to problems by using inquiring, productive and entrepreneurial features effectively.	3
6)	Has the habitude to examine the field of bioinformatics and genetics or other subjects overlaping with these fields with analytical and critical point of view and to follow them throughout life.	3
7)	Has the ability to identify social problems, to create solutions through interdisciplinary cooperation in national and international social and scientific arenas, or be a part of the solution.	3
8)	Has the ability to use software programs and information and communication technologies in data analysis and evaluation, at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.	3
9)	Has the ability to use at least one foreign language orally and in writing at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.	3
10)	Has the awareness to respect social, cultural, and individual differences, universal and ethical values, and human rights in the scientific and professional activities that is included.	3

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	42
Project	10	25
Midterms	6	20
Final	9	26
Total Workload		113