BIOENGINEERING (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM5231 | Strategic Management | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. AHMET BEŞKESE |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. AHMET BEŞKESE |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None. |
Course Objectives: | Over the years, the field of strategic management has had a major influence on corporate behavior. Terms such as cash cow, sustainable competitive advantage and core competence are frequently raised in day-to-day business conversations. In fact, the ability to apply strategic analysis to practical business problems has become a valuable skill in many occupations, including management consultancy, stock broking, merchant banking and corporate finance. The aim of this course is to give you the tools needed to analyze situations and think strategically. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Define general concepts related to strategic management II. Identify the stakeholders of a company III. Evaluate the mission and vision statements of a company IV. Define the key environmental factors having an impact on a company V. Analyze the opportunities and threats posed by the environment for a given company VI. Identify the value chain of any company VII. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of a company VIII. Define the business-level strategies IX. Define the corporate-level strategies X. Criticize the portfolio of an enterprise using BCG, McKinsey or Industry Evolution Matrices XI. Relate the concepts and techniques learned in earlier courses in management, production, information systems, economy, accounting, marketing, etc. XII. Analyze a strategic management case |
Fundamenal strategic management issues including strategy development process, evaluation of external and internal factors, SWOT analysis, strategy types, value management, actions planning, business planning. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | - |
2) | General Overview | - |
3) | The Environment | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
4) | Strategic Capabilities | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
5) | Strategic Purpose | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book, studying the mission and vision statements of several companies |
6) | Business Strategy | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
7) | Corporate Strategy and Diversification | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
8) | Analysing the Corporate Portfolio | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
9) | Midterm Exam | |
10) | Analysing Strategic Management Cases | |
11) | International Strategy, Innovation Strategies | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
12) | Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
13) | Strategy in Action | Reading the relevant chapter from the text book |
14) | Case Study Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Johnson, G., Whittington, R. and Scholes, K.(2012). Fundamentals of Strategy, 2nd Edtn., Prentice Hall. |
References: | David, F.R. (2011). Strategic Management: Concepts, 13th Edtn., Pearson. Dess, G. G., Lumpkin, G. T., and Taylor, M. L. (2005). Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantage, 2nd Edtn., McGraw-Hill. Wheelen, T. L., Hunger, J. D. (2006). Strategic Management and Business Policy, 10th edtn., Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA. Together with current issues of Financial Times, Fortune, Bloomberg Business Week, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, Business Strategy Review and those of local business magazines Infomag, ActiveFinans, and Capital, as well as the business section of daily local newspapers. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 45 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 35 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 65 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 39 | 507 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 135 | 2025 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 33 | 33 |
Project | 1 | 70 | 70 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Paper Submission | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 2646 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | An understanding of the advanced concepts of Mathematics (calculus, analysis, linear algebra, differential equations, statistics), Natural Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology), and Engineering Sciences (electronics, material science, mechanics, thermal and fluid systems, control, signal and image processing, microcontrollers) relevant to Biomedical Engineering. | |
2) | An ability to use at an advanced level the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools (including software) necessary for engineering practice. | |
3) | The capability of designing and conducting advanced experiments and of analyzing and evaluating data. | |
4) | An ability to design the components of complex systems and processes under realistic constraints. | |
5) | Acquisition of the skills needed to develop products (device, system, process) which are used in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of diseases. | |
6) | An ability to communicate knowledge and opinion efectively, both oral and in writing. | |
7) | An ability to assume initiative and individual resposibility, and to cooperate with team-mates from other disciplines. | |
8) | A kowledge of the current needs and problems of society, and an awareness of the social and global impact of engineering solutions. | |
9) | Assimilation of the ethics and responsibilities of the profession. | |
10) | Recognition of the importance of life-long learning, and participation therein. |