ENTR 390 Entrepreneurship Minor Capstone ProjectMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
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
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 124 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites


Co-requisites FIN 204 - Corporate Finance
MKTG 201 - Marketing
ENTR 301 - Entrepreneurship
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 Competences

Upon 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
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 ReadingsSupplementary 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 MethodsVideos, 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 ProjectsHomework, 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 WorkNone
Computer UseEach session requires use of Blackboard; therefore, use of a computer is a must.
Other ActivitiesGuest speakers may be invited for giving practical aspects of related theoretical concepts.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Application 1 % 30
Presentation 1 % 35
Project 1 % 35
TOTAL % 100
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.

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