ARCHITECTURE
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
BA2111	Business Case Studies	Spring	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor MARKUS CHRISTIAN SLEVOGT
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To analyse and understand a real strategic business situations and draw the right conclusions

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Demonstrates the skills required to read a case on business analytics
2. Shares the experiences of experts and experienced businessmen,
3. Combines theoretical learning with practice, gains knowledge about the practical applications of the learnings,
4. Can see and analyze the problems in the real working environment through company trips,
5. Have information about the stakeholders of the business,

Course Content

Strategic Mangament and its tools as much as their application in real business cases

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Strategic Management	Read slide decks and selected material
2)	Introduction into the semester's Main Case Study	Read slide decks and selected material
3)	Strategy History & Theory	Read slide decks and selected material
4)	Corporate Financials / Shareholder Value	Read slide decks and selected material
5)	Vision / Mission & Corporate Strategy	Read slide decks and selected material
6)	Environmental Ecology	Read slide decks and selected material
7)	Competitive Position	Read slide decks and selected material
8)	Industry Case Study on Competitive Positioning	Read slide decks and selected material
9)	Resources & Capabilities	Read slide decks and selected material
10)	Competitive Repositioning & Strategic Options	Read slide decks and selected material
11)	Implementation & Strategic Control	Read slide decks and selected material
12)	Main Case Study	Read slide decks and selected material
13)	Main Case Study	Read slide decks and selected material
14)	Review for Exam Preparation	Read slide decks and selected material

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lecturer's slides
References:	Literature: Stephen Cummings, Duncan Angwin: Strategy Builder, How to create and communicate more effective strategies, John Wiley and Sons, 2015. Henry Mintzberg, Bruce Ahlstrand, Joseph Lampel: Strategy Safari, The Free Press, New York, 1998.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 15
Presentation	1	% 15
Project	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Project	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			146

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.