Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to get students comprehend the concept of entrepreneurship and its emergence, the phases of entrepreneurship, types of small businesses, the foundation process of small businesses, management, production, marketing and finance in small businesses, the problems of small businesses and their solutions, entrepreneurship and comprehending the problems to be solved in SMEs. |
Course Content: |
In this course; basic concepts of entrepreneurship, social and economic significance of entrepreneurship, the process to become an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and its history in Turkey and on the world, new business ideas, venture capital and other capital discovery methods, types of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture, stories of successful entrepreneurship, management, production, human resources, public relations and finance functions of small business administration are taught. |
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Related Preparation |
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Introduction and basic concepts of entrepreneurship |
None |
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Social and economic significance of entrepreneurship |
Review of previous lesson |
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The process to become an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and its history in Turkey and on the world |
Review of previous lesson |
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New business ideas, venture capital and other capital discovery methods |
Review of previous lesson |
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Types of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture |
Review of previous lesson |
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Stories of successful entrepreneurship |
Review of previous lesson |
7) |
Encouraging entrepreneurship in Turkey |
Review of previous lesson |
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Function of small business administration |
Review of previous lesson |
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New management approaches |
Review of previous lesson |
10) |
Production function and production techniques for small business |
Review of previous lesson |
11) |
Marketing structure, problems and marketing techniques of small business |
Review of previous lesson |
12) |
Functions of human resources and public relations for small business |
Review of previous lesson |
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Financing structure, problems and financing techniques of small business |
Review of previous lesson |
14) |
Problems and solutions for small business in Turkey |
Review of previous lesson |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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3) |
Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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8) |
Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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9) |
Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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10) |
Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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11) |
Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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12) |
Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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