Information Package / Course Catalogue
Business Management I
Course Code: OT223
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach the importance of the business To teach the business principles To teach the business process To improve the skills of the students in business management

Course Content

Definition and types of business Establishment works of business Start of work activity

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Kemalettin AĞIZAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrate knowledge of basic business concepts and terminology.
2.Demonstrate an understanding of the role planning, organizing, leading and controlling plays in organizational success.
3.Identify the characteristics of the various forms of business organization.
4.Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of labor/management relations.
5.Recognize and appropriately respond to ethical, legal and strategic concerns relating to human resource and organizational management.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Overwiev
Week 2 - Theoretical
Understanding the Fundamentals of Business and Economics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Practicing Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility
Week 4 - Theoretical
Competing in the Global Economy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Selecting the Proper Form of Business Ownership and Exploring Business Combinations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Starting and Financing a Small Business
Week 7 - Theoretical
Understanding the Functions and Roles of Management
Week 8 - Theoretical
Understanding the Functions and Roles of Management
Week 9 - Theoretical
Organizing and Working in Teams
Week 10 - Theoretical
Producing Quality Goods and Services
Week 11 - Theoretical
Motivating Employees and Handling Employee-Management Relations Managing Human Resources
Week 12 - Theoretical
Developing Product and Pricing Strategies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Developing Distribution and Promotional Strategies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Analyzing and Using Financial Information
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Individual Work111011
Midterm Examination102350
Final Examination131114
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes