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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:

UNI193

Course Name:

International Business Environment

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:

The aim of this course is to:
1) Introduce students to environmental forces, environmental forecasting, and environmental analysis in international business,
2) Explain the major issues in the international competitive, economic, and technological environment,
3) Familiarize students with the international cultural, demographic, social environment,
4) Provide students an understanding on the issues of ecological environment,
5) Acquaint students with the issues on international political environment and legal environment,
6) Enable students to carry out research, prepare, and present a project on the topics of the course as member of a team.

Course Content:

Innovations and improvements in transportation, manufacturing, communications and technology have resulted in a truly global economy. With the development of the worldwide marketplace, the need for business people to understand the sometimes subtle nuances of doing business overseas and across borders has increased. Designed for the future executive engaged in international enterprise and those affected by it, this course covers the essential areas of international business environment.

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 related to environmental forces, environmental forecasting, and environmental analysis in international business
2) 2. Analyze the competitive forces in the international business environment
3) 3. Explain the major issues in the international economic and technological environment
4) 4. Evaluate the elements of international cultural, demographic, and social environment
5) 5. Define the major issues in the international ecological, political, and legal environment on international business
6) 6. 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)	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)	The international cultural, demographic, and social environment
9)	The ecological environment
10)	The international political environment
11)	The legal environment
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:	Brooks, I., Weatherston, J., & Wilkinson G. (2011). The International Business Environment (2nd ed.). Harlow, UK: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall.
References:	Worthington, I., Britton, C., & Thompson, E. (2019). The Business Environment A Global Perspective (8th ed.). Pearson.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
3) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or 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; 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 computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer 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 computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
3)	Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or 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; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.	2
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 computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 5
Project	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 30
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
Presentations / Seminar	2	5
Project	10	20
Midterms	6	20
Final	9	26
Total Workload		113