Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ECON324 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the impact of information on economic processes. The course covers the basic concepts of the information economy, its historical development, the role of technology, digital transformation, and innovative business models. It aims to teach how information provides a competitive advantage in modern economies and shapes global economic dynamics. In addition, by examining public policy, sustainability, ethics, and security issues in the knowledge economy, it aims to develop the ability to translate a broad knowledge of the field into practical applications. Students will thus be equipped to play an active role in the information economy.
This course begins with the basic concepts and historical development of the information economics. Topics such as the economic impact of technology and innovation, the importance of the digital economy and e-commerce, knowledge management, the labour market and competitive advantage are examined in detail. It also covers globalisation, innovative business models, public policy, sustainability, intellectual property rights and ethics. Assessments of the state and future of the information economy in Turkey will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field.
| 1. | Students understand the basic concepts, historical development and main characteristics of the information economy. |
| 2. | Students will be able to analyse the role of technology and innovation management processes in the information economy and evaluate the economic impact of these issues. |
| 3. | Students ınderstand the basic principles of the digital economy and e-commerce and be able to evaluate developments and practices in these areas. |
| 4. | Students understand the role of public policy and sustainability principles in the information economy and be able to develop policies and strategies in these areas. |
| 5. | Students will learn knowledge management processes and strategies that provide competitive advantage in the information economy and will have the competence to apply this knowledge in the business world. |
| 1. | Bilgi Toplumu, Bilgi Ekonomisi ve Türkiye (2002). Yazarlar: Dura, Cihan ve Atik, Hayriye, Literatür Yayınları, İstanbul, 342 Sf. |
| 2. | Amidon, D. M. (2005). Knowledge Economics: Emerging Principles, Practices and Policies. Tartu University Press. |
| 3. | Özsağır, A. (2016). Bilgi Ekonomisi: Tanım, Uygulamalar, Örnekler. Seçkin Yayıncılık. |
| 4. | Özaydın, A. (2019). Bilgi Ekonomisi, Kripto Para Ekonomisi. Seçkin Yayıncılık. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 122 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |