At the end of this course, the students; 1) Knows the basic concepts of economics, business and business management. 2) Knows how to apply entrepreneurship in institutionalised organisations. 3) Define the building blocks of corporate entrepreneurship. 4) Can relate entrepreneurial needs with global needs. 5) Understands the need and importance of innovation. 6) Has knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation practices applied in different contexts.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In the Economy and Entrepreneurship course, students learn how economic systems work, how resources are used, and how the production process works. This course also teaches students about entrepreneurship and covers topics such as business management, financial management, and marketing strategies. It is designed to provide students with basic concepts and skills in the business world, providing an important foundation for their future careers.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Basic concepts of economics and economic systems
2nd Week
Basic concepts of business and business management
3rd Week
What is Entrepreneurship and Internal Entrepreneurship? Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship
4th Week
Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
5th Week
Career planning, original ideas
6th Week
Unusual examples
7th Week
Turkish Patent and Trademark Office; Industrial Property Law
8th Week
Midterm exam
9th Week
Small and medium-sized enterprises, management processes and functions in small enterprises
10th Week
Business idea development, elements of business plan, writing and presentation
11th Week
Project preparation
12th Week
Project preparation
13th Week
Project presentation
14th Week
Project presentation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Norman M. Scarborough, Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Pearson Education, 7. Baskı, 2014. Paul Trott, Innovation Management and New Product Development, Prentice Hall, 5. Baskı, 2012., Mustafa Halid Karaarslan, Girişimcilik Vakaları Fırsatlar ve Zorluklar, Optimist Yayıncılık, 2016. Serkan Kılıç, İnovasyon ve İnovasyon Yönetimi, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2013.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
12
2
24
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
20
20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Total Workload
106
Total Workload / 30
3,53
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
