Language of instruction: |
Turkish |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor ELİF FINDIK
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
This course does not have any recommended optional components. |
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. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction and basic concepts of entrepreneurship |
None |
2) |
Social and economic significance of entrepreneurship |
Review of previous lesson |
3) |
The process to become an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and its history in Turkey and on the world |
Review of previous lesson |
4) |
New business ideas, venture capital and other capital discovery methods |
Review of previous lesson |
5) |
Types of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture |
Review of previous lesson |
6) |
Stories of successful entrepreneurship |
Review of previous lesson |
7) |
Encouraging entrepreneurship in Turkey |
Review of previous lesson |
8) |
Function of small business administration |
Review of previous lesson |
9) |
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 |
13) |
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 |
1) |
To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. |
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2) |
To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. |
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3) |
To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). |
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4) |
To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). |
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5) |
To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. |
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6) |
To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. |
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7) |
To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. |
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8) |
To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. |
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9) |
To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. |
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10) |
To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. |
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11) |
To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. |
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12) |
To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |
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