FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Business Administration
BA 340 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Entrepreneurial Skills
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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BA 340
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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4
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | To familiarize the students with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and encourage them to create their own businesses when the opportunities knock at the door, and to imbue them with the desire and willingness to stand up and be counted in their career futures |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | During the course it is planned to develop an understanding of new venture creation and the critical knowledge needed to manage business once it is formed. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | The Myths of Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
2 | Civil and Entrepreneurial Rights and Organizing business | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
3 | Property Rights, Competition and unfair competion | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
4 | Facts and a Few Hints on Business Organizations in Turkey | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
5 | Financial Papers | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
6 | Securities | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
7 | Small Business in Turkey | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
8 | Basic Accounting | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
9 | Business Plans and marketing and logistics | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
10 | Break-Even Analyses Simplified | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
11 | Foreign Trade Essentials | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
12 | Short-term Finance | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
13 | Owners’ Equity and Medium-to-long-term Financing | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
14 | SME Supports (KOSGEB) | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
15 | Women Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
16 | Venture Capitals | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Entrepreneurship Theory, Process, Practice by Donald F Kuratko, Richard M Hodgetts, Publisher: Thomson – South Publisher |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Principles of Engineering Economy by Eugene L Grant, Stanford University & W Grant Ireson, Stanford University |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
|
15
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
|
15
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
|
30
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Final Exam |
1
|
40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
6
|
60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
---|---|---|---|
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
2
|
28
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Field Work |
0
|
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
1
|
5
|
5
|
Presentation / Jury |
0
|
||
Project |
0
|
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
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Midterms |
1
|
13
|
13
|
Final Exam |
1
|
18
|
18
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Total |
112
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to solve problems with an analytical and holistic viewpoint in the field of business administration. |
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2 | To be able to present the findings and solutions to the business problems in written and oral formats. |
X | ||||
3 | To be able to interpret the application of business and economic concepts, and philosophies at the national and international levels. |
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4 | To be able to use innovative and creative approach for real-life business situations. |
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5 | To be able to demonstrate leadership skills in different business situations. |
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6 | To be able to interpret the reflections of new technologies and softwares to business dynamics. |
X | ||||
7 | To be able to integrate knowledge gained in the five areas of business administration (marketing, production, management, accounting, and finance) through a strategic perspective. |
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8 | To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to business administration. |
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9 | To be able to work efficiently and effectively as a team member. |
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10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating business decisions. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of business administration and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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