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
BA4455 Social Impact Management 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. ELİF OKAN
Course Objectives: This course aims to teach social impact management in a comprehensive way that includes all stakeholders.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students gain in the following subjects:

-Thinking in terms of sustainability
-Systemic Thinking acquisition
-Learning the concepts of Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Course Content

In this course, the concept of social entrepreneurship and social business models will be analyzed. Theory based sessions will be supported by case studies and guest speakers from the Turkish social entrepreneurship ecosystem in order to synthesize theoretical and practical knowledge. Within the context of the course, the students are expected to participate to the case discussions and prepare a social enterprise project.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development Goals
3) Determination of a Problem and Its' Analysis
4) Stakeholder Mapping
5) Systems Thinking
6) Effective Initiatives-Business Model Examples
7) Effective Initiatives
8) Impact Management
9) Leadership and Social Enterprise Management
10) Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
11) Social Financing
12) Communication and Marketing of Social Enterprises
13) Team Presentations
14) Team Presentations

Sources

Course Notes: Lecturer's Slides
References: •Bornstein, D. and Davis, S. 2009. Social Entrepreneurship What Everyone Needs to Know. Oxford Un.Press. •Maximise Your Impact: A Guide for Social Entrepreneurs. (https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/dosyalar/yayinlar/209201811120.dosyaEn.pd) •Maximise Your Impact: Cases of Social Entreprises (https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/dosyalar/yayinlar/2092018111650.dosyaEn.pdf) •Investment Ready Social Enterprises: Handbook (https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/dosyalar/yayinlar/79201815356.dosyaEn.pdf) •Hızlan Fark Yarat: Üniversiteli Sosyal Girişimciler için Yol Haritası •https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/en/yayinlar

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 15
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 5 % 15
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
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 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 5 1 5
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 135

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