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
COP4204 Boyner - Retail 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKKI ÖZTÜRK
Course Objectives: This course aims that the students will gain an understanding of retailing trends, technology in the industry, merchandise planning and management, pricing, location, promotional strategies, human resources management, store design and layout, CRM, customer satisfaction and experience and financial management, supported by the real life cases.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Retailing Trends & Technology,
Merchandise Planning and Buying Management,
Store Management, Store Design & Layout
Operations Management
Financial Management in Retail
Marketing in Retail
Human Resources Management,
Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
E-Commerce Business

Course Content

Introduction
The World of Retail
Fashion and trends
Merchandising& Buying
Operations Management – Stores
Retailing Math
Marketing in Retailing
Store visit
Human Resources Management in Retailing
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability in Retailing
E-commerce / online retailing
Nonstore and Nontraditional Retailing

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Reading
2) The World of Retail Reading
3) Fashion and trends Reading
4) Merchandising& Buying Reading
5) Operations Management – Stores Reading
6) Retailing Math Reading
7) Marketing in Retailing Reading
8) Store visit Reading
9) Store visit Reading
10) Human Resources Management in Retailing Reading
11) Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability in Retailing Reading
12) E-commerce / online retailing Reading
13) Nonstore and Nontraditional Retailing Reading
14) Review Reading

Sources

Course Notes: Referance Material Title: Readings from National Retail Federation / Stores Magazine, business news etc.
References: Reference Material Title: Presentation Slides of the trainers

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 % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 20
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
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 Workload
Course Hours 14 41
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 84
Presentations / Seminar
Project 2 10
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 139

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