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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: UNI207
Course Name: Entrepreneurship
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÜLSÜM SAVCI
Course Lecturer(s): Gülsüm Savcı
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To develop the entrepreneurship potential of students and to give them the necessary process, research and knowledge to start their own business; to explain the factors that can make attempts successful and unsuccessful; to ensure that they master the business plan concept and its sub-elements and write a business plan with a real business idea at the end of the term.
Course Content: This course encompasses the definition and drives of entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship process; functions of entrepreneurs, creativity, creativity concept; definition of innovation, sources of innovation, principles and process of innovation; intellectual property, brand, patent, license; business plan and presentation techniques. At the end of the topics, the students are supposed to write a business plan and present it.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the entrepreneur and related concepts and their relations.
2) Knows the difference between innovation and creativity
3) Knows different business models
4) Defines various types of entrepreneurship
5) Prepares a business plan

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts: idea, inventor, invention, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, manager, innovation and others To be given in class.
2) Creativity & Opportunity weekly lecture notes on blackborad
3) Feasability and its types weekly lecture notes on blackborad
4) Industry and Competitive Analysis weekly lecture notes on blackborad
5) Marka ve fikri mülkiyet weekly lecture notes on blackborad
6) Business Models weekly lecture notes on blackborad
6) Introduction to KOSGEB’s Business Plan: Part 1 & Part2: General Information & The Features of Entrepreneurs and the Business weekly lecture notes on blackboard
7) Business Plan Part 3: Marketing Plan weekly lecture notes on blackboard
8) midterm week
9) Business Plan Part 4 & Part5: Production Plan & Management Plan weekly lecture notes on blackboard
10) Business Plan Part 6: Finance Plan weekly lecture notes on blackboard
11) Reading Week: Evaluating groups' business plans
11) Student Groups' Business Plan Presentations
12) Student Groups' Business Plan Presentations
13) Student Groups' Business Plan Presentations
14) Student Groups' Business Plan Presentations
15) final week
16) final week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Entrepreneurship" by Robert D. Hisrich, Michael P. Peters, and Dean A. Shepherd, 11th Edition (2020), McGraw-Hill Education

"Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures" by Bruce R. Barringer and R. Duane Ireland, 6th Edition (2023), Pearson

References: Entrepreneurship" by Robert D. Hisrich, Michael P. Peters, and Dean A. Shepherd, 11th Edition (2020), McGraw-Hill Education

"Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures" by Bruce R. Barringer and R. Duane Ireland, 6th Edition (2023), Pearson

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences.
2) Has sufficient knowledge in Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific subjects.
3) Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, and Electrical and Electronics engineering to solve complex engineering problems.
4) Has the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
5) Has the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
6) Has the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering practice, and to use information technologies effectively.
7) Has the ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific research topics.
8) Has the ability to work effectively in disciplinary teams.
9) Has the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
10) Has the ability to work individually.
11) Has the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; has knowledge of at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
12) Has awareness of the necessity for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
13) Acts in accordance with ethical principles; has knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practices.
14) Has knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
15) Has awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
16) Has knowledge of sustainable development.
17) Has knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety on a universal and societal scale, and awareness of contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
18) Has awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences.
2) Has sufficient knowledge in Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific subjects.
3) Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, and Electrical and Electronics engineering to solve complex engineering problems.
4) Has the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
5) Has the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
6) Has the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering practice, and to use information technologies effectively.
7) Has the ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific research topics.
8) Has the ability to work effectively in disciplinary teams.
9) Has the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
10) Has the ability to work individually.
11) Has the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; has knowledge of at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
12) Has awareness of the necessity for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
13) Acts in accordance with ethical principles; has knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practices.
14) Has knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
15) Has awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
16) Has knowledge of sustainable development.
17) Has knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety on a universal and societal scale, and awareness of contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
18) Has awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 56
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Presentations / Seminar 4 16
Midterms 2 15
Final 4 4
Total Workload 119