| Biomedical Engineering (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI193 | ||||
| Course Name: | International Business Environment | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF ÇİÇEKLİ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Elif Cicekli | ||||
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| 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. |
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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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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| 1) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | |||||||||||
| 2) Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
| 3) Ability to design a complex 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 select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||||||||
| 5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |||||||||||
| 6) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working 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, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | |||||||||||
| 9) Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices. | |||||||||||
| 10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development. | |||||||||||
| 11) Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions. | |||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Ability to design a complex 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 select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |
| 6) | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working 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, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | |
| 9) | Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices. | |
| 10) | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions. |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |