School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
Course Code |
BUS 101 |
Course Title in English |
Introduction to Business (Decision Making) |
Course Title in Turkish |
İşletmeye Giriş (Karar Verme) |
Language of Instruction |
EN |
Type of Course |
Lecture |
Level of Course |
Introductory |
Semester |
Fall |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 2 |
Recitation: |
Lab: 2 |
Other: |
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Estimated Student Workload |
147 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
6 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
None |
Expected Prior Knowledge |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only undergraduate students |
Overall Educational Objective |
To learn various functional areas of business while using Microsoft Excel; to analyze and solve related business problems. |
Course Description |
BUS 101 is a survey course designed to expose students in the Faculties of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences to the various functional areas of business while using Microsoft Excel to analyze and solve related business problems. |
Course Description in Turkish |
BUS 101 İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi ve Mühendislik Fakültesi öğrencilerine çeşitli iş vaka çalışmalarına Microsoft Excel programı yardımıyla analiz etme ve çözüm geliştirme yöntemleriyle işletmenin çeşitli fonksiyonel alanlarını tanıtıyor. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) exhibit skills to analyze exploratory data analysis
2) understand the various functional areas of business such as accounting, marketing, finance and operations
3) utilize Excel spreadsheets for modeling and decision making.
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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N |
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6) |
Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) |
Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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N |
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Prepared by and Date |
MURAT ÖZTÜRK , September 2017 |
Course Coordinator |
CEYHAN MUTLU |
Semester |
Fall |
Name of Instructor |
*STAFF* *STAFF* |
Course Contents
Week |
Subject |
1) |
Introduction to Microsoft Office |
2) |
Data Analysis |
3) |
Data Analysis |
4) |
Accounting Case |
5) |
Accounting Case |
6) |
Accounting Case |
7) |
Accounting Case |
8) |
Technological Forecasting Case |
9) |
Technological Forecasting Case |
10) |
Finance Case |
11) |
Finance Case |
12) |
Operation Case |
13) |
Operation Case |
14) |
Operation Case |
15) |
Final Examination Period |
16) |
Final Examination Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Lecture notes, and computer files (ppt, xls, doc, pdf, etc.) will be available for download from the learning management system, BlackBoard. |
Teaching Methods | Lectures for discussions, (computer) lab sessions for application |
Homework and Projects | Individual homework’s and group assignments for each case |
Laboratory Work | Weekly computer lab |
Computer Use | Extensive usage of Microsoft Excel |
Other Activities | Presentations |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
Attendance |
1 |
% 10 |
Application |
1 |
% 30 |
Quiz(zes) |
1 |
% 60 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Course Administration |
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