ECONOMICS
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
TDS2017	Introduction to Business	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 FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İLKAY TURAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Archive
Course Objectives:	To bring up graduate persons who have the knowledge and abilities of fundamental business.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who pass this lesson successfully;

1- Describe the fundamental concepts of business and management.
2- Explain aims of business.
3- Indicate the differences between entrepreneurs and managers.
4- Sort and explain the functions of business.

Course Content

In this lesson; the students will be taught the fundamental concepts of management and business, classification of business, and functions of business.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Fundamental Concepts of Business and Management
2)	Aims of Business
3)	The place of Business in Economic Structure
4)	Differences Between Managers and Entrepreneurs
5)	Classification of Business
6)	Foundation Works, Capacities of Business
7)	Magnitude of Business
8)	Functions of Business
9)	Planning and Orientation
10)	Coordination and Control
11)	Production and Production Planning, Stock Control
12)	Finance and Research and Development
13)	Human Resources Management
14)	Public Relations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders Notları Haftalık Verilecektir. / Course Notes Will Be Delivered Weakly.
References:	Anadolu Üniversitesi Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları, İşletme Yönetimi Ders Kitabı

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	3	5	15
Quizzes	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			75

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)	As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.
2)	He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning.
3)	Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.
4)	Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.
5)	Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions.
6)	Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.
7)	Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions.
8)	Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods.
9)	In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.
10)	Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.
11)	Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.