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    BA 571 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Small Business and Entrepreneurship
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    BA 571
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    7.5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Second Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The course incorporates current theory and practice relating to starting and managing small businesses. It includes a comprehensive coverage of critical small business issues, numerous realworld examples to help students understand how to apply the business management concepts in theory.The course also involves a entrepreneurship module through which students will explore and understand the concept.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • will be able to evaluate the availability of entrepreneurial opportunities
    • will be able to discuss the economic impact of small businesses
    • will be able to explain the franchising concept
    • will be able to explain the reasons for and methods of starting a new business
    • will be able to develop a comprehensive business plan
    Course Description The course includes small business management with all its dimensions alongside with a thorough analysis of the entrepreneurship concept.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 Introduction Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    2 What is a Small Business? Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    3 How to start up a small business? Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    4 How to prepare a business plan? Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    5 Finance in small business Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    6 Management and HRM in small businesses Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    7 Sustainability in small businesses Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    8 Risks and Opportunities faced by small businesses Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    9 Small businesses and globalism Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    10 Small businesses and technological advancement Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    11 Entrepreneurship Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    12 Who is an entrepreneur? Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    13 Improving entrepreneurial skills Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    14 Entrepreneurship and globalism Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005
    15 Presentations
    16 Review of the Semester

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Thomas W. Zimmerer, Norman M. Scarborough, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005 

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Related papers, books and journals

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    1
    15
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    35
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    20
    Final Exam
    1
    30
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    70
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    30
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    15
    5
    75
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    40
    40
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    20
    20
    Final Exam
    1
    30
    30
        Total
    213

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To be able to demonstrate general business knowledge and skills.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    2

    To able to master the state-of-the-art literature in the area of specialization.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3

    To be able to evaluate the performance of business organizations through a holistic approach.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    4

    To be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas and research results to diverse audiences.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    5

    To be able to deliver creative and innovative solutions to business-related problems.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    6

    To be able to solve business related problems using analytical and technological tools and techniques.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7

    To be able to take a critical perspective in evaluating business knowledge.

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    8

    To be able to exhibit an ethical and socially responsible behavior in conducting research and making business decisions.

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To be able to carry out a well-designed independent and empirical research.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To be able to use a foreign language to follow information about the field of finance and participate in discussions in academic environments.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest


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