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LOGISTICS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BA2111 Business Case Studies Fall
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: Associate (Short 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) To have knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation
2) To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics.
3) To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector.
4) To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them.
5) To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets.
6) To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector.
7) To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics.
8) To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments. 2
9) To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas.
10) To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation.
11) To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management.
12) To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language.
13) He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system.