Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ECON429 |
| 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 |
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept, historical development and basic principles of co-operatives. Students will be provided with an understanding of how co-operatives function socially, economically and culturally and their contribution to sustainable development will be emphasized. In addition, practical information on co-operative management and business administration will be given and successful co-operative examples will be examined to reinforce the theoretical knowledge of the students. The course aims to help students become conscious and effective individuals in the field of co-operatives.
Starting from the definition and historical development of the concept of co-operatives, this course deals with the functioning, management and basic principles of co-operatives. The role and contribution of co-operatives from social, economic and cultural perspectives are examined. It also focuses on examples of successful co-operatives and their impact on sustainable development. The course is enriched with practical applications as well as theoretical knowledge.
| 1. | Students will be able to understand and analyse the basic principles, historical development and theoretical framework of cooperatives. |
| 2. | Students will be able to evaluate the role and impact of co-operatives in economic development and strengthening social structure. |
| 3. | Students will be able to gain knowledge about cooperative management, organisation and business processes and gain the ability to apply this knowledge. |
| 4. | Students will be able to evaluate the financial sustainability of co-operatives by understanding the sources of finance, capital structure and resource management of co-operatives. |
| 5. | Students will have knowledge about the branding process of co-operatives and the development and implementation of marketing strategies. |
| 1. | Kooperatifçilik, Yazar: Mülayim, Ziya Gökalp. Yetkin Yayınları, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2019, 595 s. |
| 2. | Kooperatifçilik, Yazar: Gülen Özdemir. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2016, 160 s. |
| 3. | Kooperatifçilik, Yazar: Cevat Geray. Nika Yayınevi, 2014, 204 s. |
| 4. | Türkiye'de Tarımsal Kooperatifçilik Düşüncesinin Gelişimi, Yazar: Özlem Yıldırır Kocabaş. Libra Kitap, 2010, 389 sf. |
| 5. | Restructuring Agricultural Cooperatives, Yazar: George W.J. Hendrikse. Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management, 2009, 140 p. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 3 | 3 | 84 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 120 | |||
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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
OÇ-2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |