MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
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
IST2020	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management II	Fall	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 Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	This course does not have any recommended optional components.
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to show students the issues to be considered in business development, preparation, writing and presentation of business plans with workshops.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Gain motivation towards entrepreneurship.
2. Recognize and compare the different aspects and problems of the management of large enterprises and SME management .
3. Have knowledge about the process of institutionalization of the newly established enterprises.
4. Define new concepts and practices related to entrepreneurship.
5. Have information about investment incentives.

Course Content

In this course, problems of SMEs related to management, production, finance and public administration and their solutions; concept and importance of business plan, writing a winning business plan and common mistakes made in this regard are taught with workshops.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	SMEs' Management Problems and Solutions	None
2)	SMEs' Production Problems and Solutions	None
3)	SMEs' Marketing Problems and Solutions	None
4)	SMEs' Financing Problems and Solutions	None
5)	SMEs' Public Administration Problems and Solutions	None
6)	The Concept of Business Plan and Its Importance	None
7)	Workshops Towards Enhancing Business Plan	None
8)	Workshop Towards Enhancing Business Plan	None
9)	The Concept of Winning Business Plan and Its Importance	None
10)	Writing A Winning Business Plan	None
11)	Issues To Be Considered In Presentation of Business Plan	None
12)	Common Mistakes Made In Presentation of Business Plan	None
13)	Concept of Social Entrepreneurship	None
14)	Women Entrepreneurship	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	B. Zafer Erdoğan, Girişimcilik ve Kobiler: Kavramlar, Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri, Bursa, Ekin Kitabevi, 2012. Mehmet Marangoz, Girişimcilik, 2.B., Beta Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.
References:	Bu derste başka kaynak kullanılmamaktadır.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 25
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 75
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			74

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)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3)	Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.