OPERATING ROOM SERVICES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENI5013 Starting Up an Innovative Business Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : HANDE SAĞLAM
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZAY ÖZAYDIN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUHTEREM ŞEBNEM ENSARİ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims at explore the various ways you can organize your business and meet governmental requirements.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To develop critical insights into the process of creating and launching successful new ventures.
To learn how to research, identify and assess potential business opportunities.

Course Content

Discover how to complete a market study and identify potential customers. Then develop an initial marketing plan.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What Makes a Good Entrepreneur? Reading
2) Organizational Structure Reading
3) Picking Your Target Market and How You Will Reach Them Reading
4) Product and Price Strategy Reading
5) Funding Sources, Choosing a Location, and Hiring Staff Reading
6) Learn strategies to attract customers and keep them coming back. Reading
7) Midterm Exam Reading
8) Legal Considerations for Startups Reading
9) Strategic Planning Reading
10) Emerging distribution channels for the entrepreneur Reading
11) Assessing Business Performance Reading
12) Social Media and the Digital World in innovative business plan Reading
13) Presentation Skills Workshop Reading
14) Business Plan Presentations Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Entrepreneur’s Toolkit (ET): Tools and Techniques to Launch and Grow Your Business, various authors, Harvard Business Press Books.
References: Marketer’s Toolkit: The 10 Strategies You Need to Succeed, various authors, Harvard Business Press Books

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 13 7 91
Study Hours Out of Class 11 3 33
Presentations / Seminar 1 3 3
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice
2) Effective use the terminology of the field
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level