BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
COP4220 KOÇTAŞ - Innovative Approaches in Home Improvement Retail Spring 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Course Objectives: Introduction of the retailing
Retail Management
Store management and Omnichannel
Today and the future of Retailing
How do we prepare for the future with innovative approaches?

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Today and Tomorrow of the retail industry
2) What is Home Improvement Retailing?
3) Acquiring knowledge on the implementations/applications regarding Home Improvement Retailing.

Course Content

Fundemantals of retail, the dynamics of home improvement retailing , internal and external environmental factors affecting retail management, brand management, customer relationship management, product placement and visual editing, category management process, sales and service from different channels (omnichannel), store atmosphere, retailing techniques, supply chain, logistics management and warehouse management.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Category Management
2) Demand Planning for Retail
3) Warehouse and Logistics Management (in Warehouse)
4) Store Management
5) Store Visit
6) Customer Journey Management and being an inspritional brand
7) Human Resources
8) Merchandising
9) Digital transformation,innovation and process improvement in retail management
10) Finance Management
11) Sales Management in retail
12) Omnichannel
13) CEO Talk
14) Team Coaching
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes: Lecturer's notes
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 21 5 105
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 151

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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment