International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04970003 | Internship | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 0+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Res. Asst. Beyza AKSOY MIHOĞLU |
| Instructor(s) | Res. Asst. Beyza AKSOY MIHOĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
During the internship (20 working days), students learn workplace processes, take part in various projects and develop their professional skills. The course covers the duties and responsibilities of the intern, ethical rules in the workplace, performance evaluation and reporting processes. At the end of the internship, students prepare a final report and present their experiences and learning.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to gain experience in a professional business environment in order to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. Students will develop their sectoral knowledge and skills during the internship and gain the competence to deal with real problems they may encounter in the business world.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P14 | To be able to have strategic management skills to make suggestions on issues such as goals, objectives, mission, vision, target market, positioning, business portfolio design, market and marketing performance measurement related to the organization and to make medium and long-term plans related to these suggestions. | 5 |
| P13 | Being aware of the global and local economic, social, legal and environmental consequences of field practices and the responsibilities that these consequences impose on oneself and other actors in the field. | 3 |
| P12 | To be able to act with moral values and professional responsibility. | 3 |
| P11 | To be able to provide the necessary technical and social communication in Turkish and English with individual and institutional actors involved in international trade and logistics processes. | 5 |
| P10 | To follow the developments in the field of international trade and logistics in Turkish and English. | 1 |
| P9 | To be able to have the competence to conduct market and marketing research. | 3 |
| P8 | To be able to access different information sources and make quantitative and qualitative analyzes by using software related to the field of international trade and logistics. | 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 |
| P6 | To be able to plan and manage individual studies related to International Trade and Logistics and to take responsibility in group studies. | 5 |
| P5 | Ability to work in coordination with different disciplines and cultures. | 1 |
| P4 | Monitor and evaluate the micro and macro actors involved in International Trade and Logistics processes, their activities, and their relationships and interactions with each other and with actors in other systems. | 3 |
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 3 |
| P2 | To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of International Trade and Logistics, including problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting processes, and to be able to transfer the findings in written and oral form. | 5 |
| 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 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Students will conduct comprehensive analyses of target market identification, positioning strategies and business portfolio design, measure the market and marketing performance of the organization they work for and make recommendations for improvement. | P.14.14 | 5,7 |
| O2 | Students will be able to prepare reports in the field of international trade and logistics and present these reports in professional settings by using written and oral communication skills in Turkish and English. | P.11.1 | 5,7 |
| O3 | By taking an active role in group projects during the internship, students develop their cooperation and teamwork skills and gain the competence to take leadership and responsibility in group work. | P.6.5 | 5,7 |
| O4 | During the internship, students will be able to identify existing problems related to international trade and logistics, develop data collection, analysis and reporting skills to solve these problems and manage these processes effectively. | P.2.5 | 5,7 |
| O5 | Students gain the competence to express their research and analysis during their internship experience through oral presentations, so that they can effectively transfer their knowledge in the field of international trade and logistics in professional and academic circles. | P.2.6 | 5,7 |
| O6 | Students have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the field of international trade and logistics in the real business environment during the internship and experience the current practices and operational processes in the sector. | P.1.11 | 5,7 |
| O7 | Students learn how to use their academic knowledge in a professional context by observing the practices in international trade and logistics processes during the internship and gain the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in the business environment. | P.1.12 | 5,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation and submission of relevant documents |
| 1 | Reporting the achievements gained during the internship process |
| 2 | Reporting the achievements gained during the internship process |
| 3 | Reporting the achievements gained during the internship process |
| 4 | Reporting the achievements gained during the internship process |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Internship Report Writing Guide |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 100 (%) |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 20 | 8 | 160 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 180 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P6 | P11 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Students have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the field of international trade and logistics in the real business environment during the internship and experience the current practices and operational processes in the sector. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Students learn how to use their academic knowledge in a professional context by observing the practices in international trade and logistics processes during the internship and gain the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in the business environment. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | During the internship, students will be able to identify existing problems related to international trade and logistics, develop data collection, analysis and reporting skills to solve these problems and manage these processes effectively. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Students gain the competence to express their research and analysis during their internship experience through oral presentations, so that they can effectively transfer their knowledge in the field of international trade and logistics in professional and academic circles. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O5 | By taking an active role in group projects during the internship, students develop their cooperation and teamwork skills and gain the competence to take leadership and responsibility in group work. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Students will be able to prepare reports in the field of international trade and logistics and present these reports in professional settings by using written and oral communication skills in Turkish and English. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | Students will conduct comprehensive analyses of target market identification, positioning strategies and business portfolio design, measure the market and marketing performance of the organization they work for and make recommendations for improvement. | - | - | - | - | 5 |