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 |
COP4463 | Ata Holding - Strategic Analysis | 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 : | |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. YAMAN ÖMER ERZURUMLU |
Course Objectives: | The organizations which establish and implement long-term strategies are more likely to gain sustainable success. The increasing complexity created by the rapidly changing world has increased the importance of successful strategies. The main purpose of this course is to explain the necessary analysis and methodologies to establish a competitive strategy. In order to create a succesful strategy, competitor analysis, company analysis, market analysis and customer analysis should be conducted carefully and attentively. In addition to this, for interpreting these analyses and creating the strategy basing on these analyses, some consulting methodologies, matrices and templates will be explained to the students. Therefore, they will have the opportunity to gain practical experience as well. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) The student will gain knowledge on what strategy is and what the main concepts are. 2) They will learn the foundation of the staretgy which are competitor analysis, financial analysis, company analysis, market analysis and customer analysis. 3) They will understand the methodologies of researching. 4)They will learn how to establish a strategy by interpreting all the analyses conducted and all the data gathered 5) They will have the opportunity to practise via case studies. 6) They will be able to ask questions directly to guest speakers with real experience on creating strategies |
Introduction to Strategy and Main Concept of Strategy Competitor Analysis Understanding Competitor Strategies Research Metodologies Financial and Operational Key Ratios and Key Performance Indicators Benchmarking Cost and Profitability Analysis Market Definition and Sizing Strategic Frameworks Market Segmentation and Channels Customer Segmentation and Analysis Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction Strategy Implementation From Strategy to Decision&Result - Following up with KPIs |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Strategy and Main Concept of Strategy | Presentation |
2) | Competitor Analysis | Presentation / Case Study |
3) | Understanding Competitor Strategies | Presentation / Case Study |
4) | Research Metodologies | Presentation / Case Study |
5) | Financial and Operational Key Ratios and Key Performance Indicators | Presentation / Case Study |
6) | Benchmarking | Presentation / Case Study |
7) | Cost and Profitability Analysis | Presentation / Case Study |
8) | Market Definition and Sizing | Presentation / Case Study |
9) | Strategic Frameworks | Presentation / Case Study |
10) | Market Segmentation and Channels | Presentation / Case Study |
11) | Customer Segmentation and Analysis | Presentation / Case Study |
12) | Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction | Presentation / Case Study |
13) | Strategy Implementation | Presentation / Case Study |
14) | From Strategy to Decision&Result - Following up with KPIs | Presentation / Case Study |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Dersi verecek kişi tarafından sunumlar ve vaka çalışmaları hazırlanacaktır Notes and cases will be provided by the lecturer |
References: | Contemporary Strategy Analysis - Robert M. Grant, 8th ed. 2013, Wiley. ISBN-13: 978-1119941880 Strategic Analysis and Action - Crosssan etal., 7th ed., Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-0132061421 Blue Ocean Strategy - W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne, 2015, Harvard, ISBN-13: 978-1625274496 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 4 | % 15 |
Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 147 |
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 |