INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LOG3206 | Silk Road Logistics | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEVENT AKSOY |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
Course Objectives: | Silk Road is taken as the first example of globalization, and its historical and geographical importance as a logistics network are analyzed. This historical example is used to discuss the risk, challenges, and problems of a supply chain network. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Importance of Logistics over the commerce history; Turkey's geological importance in global commerce; |
Supply chain concepts are analyzed over the historical network of silk road. First attempt to globalization and challenges faced on the road are discussed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Silk Road | |
2) | Historic silkroad | |
3) | Routes and Countries on the Silkroad | |
4) | Importance of the route | |
5) | Modes of transportation | |
6) | Cultural and international variety | |
7) | Project assignments | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Mini cases | |
10) | Mini cases | |
11) | Project Wrap-ups | |
12) | Presentations | |
13) | Presentations | |
14) | General review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Çağrı Haksöz, Sridhar Seshadri, Ananth V. Iyer , 2011. Managing Supply Chains on the Silk Road: Strategy, Performance, and Risk, CRC, ISBN 9781439867204. |
References: | Mini cases |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 5 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 2 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Project | 1 | 45 | 45 |
Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload | 151 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | 2 |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance | 1 |
3) | To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments | 2 |
4) | To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness | 2 |
5) | To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life | 1 |
6) | To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets | 2 |
7) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 3 |
8) | To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life | 2 |
9) | To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications | 2 |
10) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 1 |
11) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life | 2 |
12) | To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize | 2 |