MBA (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISL5294 Personal Sales Techniques Spring 3 0 3 8
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: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZLEN ONURLU
Instructor YÜCEL UYGUN
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The course has the aim of improving the ability to apply sales techniques and the role of the individual salesperson in market conditions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning sales techniques, students distinguish between different personality types and they direct their sales according to their analysis of their customers' personality. When they promote in sales level, they learn how to manage their subordinates.

Course Content

The course includes topics such as; sales concept, sale types, limits and elements, personal selling, goals and communication in personal sale, salesperson and its importance in personal sale, salesperson's characteristics, the role of sales managers, dealers. Sales concept in family businesses and after-sale activities.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The concept of sales and its types
2) Limits and elements of sale
3) Definition and features of personal selling, the development of personal selling
4) The advantages and disadvantages of personal selling, communication in personal selling
5) The concept and the importance of sales representative
6) The professional development of sales representative, types of personal sales representative
7) Midterm Exam
8) Sale types - Sales done by going to the customer
9) Sales techniques - Sales done to the customer who arrives at the salesroom
10) Customer relations and management in selling
11) Sales through retailers and personal selling in family businesses
12) After-sale services
13) Principal rules of personal selling
14) Case studies

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kişisel satış ve satış yönetimi konusunda yazılmış, makale, kitap, tez ve projeler. Ayrıca örnek olayların yer aldığı diyaloglar.
References: Kişisel satış ve satış yönetimi konusunda yazılmış, makale, kitap, tez ve projeler. Ayrıca örnek olayların yer aldığı diyaloglar.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 13 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 81
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

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) Broadening and deepening the knowledge about business administration at the master’s level based on the undergraduate level qualifications,
2) Comprehending the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of business administration, and evaluating the knowledge and skills gained on an interdisciplinary dimension,
3) Using theoretical and practical information and skills gained at the expertise level in the field business administration,
4) Analyzing problems requiring expertise in the field business administration by using scientific research methods,
5) Evaluating a problem in the business administration field independently, developing a way for solution, solving the problem and evaluating the results,
6) Developing new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex issues in the business administration field through integrative and creative elaboration,
7) Evaluating the knowledge related to the field of business administration through critical perspective,
8) Communicating systematically the recent developments and one’s s individual studies in the field of business administration to the groups within and outside the field via written, oral and visual presentations,
9) Analyzing the social relations and the norms through critical perspective, developing effective relations, training leaders who are capable of sustaining these social relations, applying teamwork and managing risk and change in the field of business administration.
10) Developing strategies, policies and implementation plans to address the issues in the fields of business administration and management, and evaluating the consequences according to the processes of quality,