International Trade and Logistic
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01161002 | E-Commerce | 2026 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Hacı Halil BAŞER |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Hacı Halil BAŞER | C-131 | [email protected] | 7404 | Tuesday 14:00-16:00 |
Course Content
The e-commerce course content covers the entire process, from defining digital business models and setting up technical infrastructure to strategic marketing methods and secure payment systems. Within this framework, students learn inventory management, logistics operations, data analytics, and digital legal regulations, gaining the practical skills to run a commercial venture end-to-end in a digital environment.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to equip students with the professional competence to design and manage end-to-end commercial activities within the digital economy. The course covers all operational steps from transitioning a business idea to a digital platform, to managing technical infrastructure, digital marketing strategies, and secure payment and logistics processes, all presented from a practical perspective. The main objective is to train professionals who can manage complex processes with data-driven decision-making, utilize up-to-date tools required by the industry, and sustainably grow a digital business.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have current, theoretical and practical knowledge about International Trade and Logistics and to be able to use them in academic and professional contexts. | 5 |
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 3 |
| P7 | To be able to follow the theoretical and practical developments in issues related to International Trade and Logistics and to update their knowledge and skills in these matters. | 3 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to E-Commerce and Basic Concepts |
| 2 | E-commerce Methods |
| 3 | Online Marketplaces and How They Work |
| 4 | Dropshipping |
| 5 | E-commerce Business Models |
| 6 | E-commerce Website Setup |
| 7 | Designing Category Pages |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Designing Product Detail Pages / Designing the Payment Page |
| 10 | E-commerce Integration / Payment Integration and Payment Gateway |
| 11 | E-Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
| 12 | Cross-docking and Supply Chain Efficiency |
| 13 | Digital Marketing in E-commerce |
| 14 | E-Export |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | New Trade Way E-Commerce in Network Economy |
| Diigital Marketing Strategy Simon Kingsnorth |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 45 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 55 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 126 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,20 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
