MEDICINE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
IST2005 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management I Spring 2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor ELİF FINDIK
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Comprehend how entrepreneurs emerge and the methods their success in business life.
2.Explain the basic concepts of entrepreneurship.
3.Comprehend small businesses and their roles in economy.
4.Comprehend the role of entrepreneurship in economy.
5.Identify the ways of being an entrepreneur in Turkey.
6.Comprehend the types of small businesses and their contribution to economy
7.Comprehend the foundation process of small businesses.
8.Comprehend the management, production, marketing and financing functions in small businesses.

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Orhan KÜÇÜK, Girişimcilik ve Küçük işletme Yönetimi, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2. Baskı, Ankara, 2005.
B. Zafer ERDOĞAN, Girişimcilik ve Kobiler: Teori ve Uygulama, Ekin Kitabevi, 2. Baskı, Bursa, 2011.
References: Bu derste başka kaynak kullanılmamaktadır.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 4 10 40
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 71

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process