Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | ENTR 390 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Entrepreneurship Minor Capstone Project | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Girişimcilik Yandal Bitirme Projesi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 124 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
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| Co-requisites |
FIN 204 - Corporate Finance MKTG 201 - Marketing ENTR 301 - Entrepreneurship |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Project writing skills, business administration core | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Required course only for undergraduate students who are entrepreneurship minors | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To put the acquired theoretical knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship studies into practice. | ||||
| Course Description | This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and methodologies acquired throughout their entrepreneurship minor coursework to address real-world challenges or opportunities faced by entrepreneurs and start-up ventures. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Integrate knowledge, concepts, and methodologies acquired from various entrepreneurship courses into a cohesive and comprehensive entrepreneurial project 2) Identify and analyze real-world challenges or opportunities faced by entrepreneurs and startup ventures 3) Put into effect business plans and strategies that align with the identified opportunities or address the challenges, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and financial projections 4) Showcase project management skills by effectively planning, organizing, and executing projects within a given time frame |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | HANDE KARADAĞ , October 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | CEYHAN MUTLU |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. HANDE KARADAĞ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Course Introduction and Overview of Capstone Project Brainstorming Potential Entrepreneurial Ideas |
| 2) | Primer on entrepreneurship and core competencies |
| 3) | Project Proposal Presentations Defining Project Scope and Objectives |
| 4) | Feedback Sessions Refining Project Concepts Crafting Value Propositions Case Study |
| 5) | Developing Business Models Case Study |
| 6) | Presentations and Feedback Ethical Considerations in Entrepreneurship |
| 7) | Midterm Project Presentations (Progress Reports) Feedback and Q&A Session |
| 8) | Budgeting and planning Case Study |
| 9) | Marketing and Branding Strategies |
| 10) | Project Management and Time Management Addressing Project Challenges and Risks |
| 11) | Finalizing Business Plans and Strategies |
| 12) | Practicing Final Presentations Peer and instructor feedback |
| 13) | Final Presentations Peer and instructor feedback |
| 14) | Reflection and Lessons Learned Wrap-up and Course Conclusion |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Supplementary textbook: Entrepreneurship Hisrich et al. 12 th edition McGraw Hill All resources, including the e-book, will be provided through the McGraw Hill Connect platform that is accessible through Blackboard. Any related problems (lost password, inability to access material) must be reported to bbsupport@mef.edu.tr. Any IT-related problems must be reported to itsupport@mef.edu.tr. At the beginning of the semester, please make sure you have access to Blackboard and know how to use the Connect platform. No IT or BB-related technical problems will be accepted as valid excuses for missed homework. No deadline extensions will be granted since deadlines and homework assignments will be announced in the beginning of the semester. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Videos, power point presentations for each session, cases. The students are expected to come each session having read and watched the course material. The course involves cases, quizzes, homework, and exams. Students are expected to engage in the class discussion and apply the knowledge acquired in a team setting. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Homework, if assigned, must be submitted on time and in the requested format. Quizzes/in-class exercises may or may not be announced and can be cumulative in terms of coverage or may cover material from the upcoming topic only. Missed homework and missed quizzes will result in a score of 0. | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Each session requires use of Blackboard; therefore, use of a computer is a must. | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Guest speakers may be invited for giving practical aspects of related theoretical concepts. | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
sons@mef.edu.tr The instructor may act as facilitator for class/group discussions and observe how each student contributes / adds value to the discussed topic. The topic may either cover previous material or assigned new material from videos and book chapters. Homework, if assigned, must be submitted on time and in the requested format. Late submission will not be accepted. This is a flipped course where each student is expected to read assigned material and watch videos in advance, follow class and Blackboard, and actively participate. If you are sick on the day of the exam you need to submit a legitimate doctor’s report explicitly stating that your excuse prevents you from taking the exam in line with university regulations. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will be subject to the YÖK disciplinary regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 16 | 4 | 40 | |||
| Total Workload | 124 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||