Industrial Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Industrial Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Industrial Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15240406 | Entrepreneurship and Career Planning | 2025 | Spring | 4 | 0+2+0 | 1 | 2 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| 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 | Prof. Murat DARÇIN |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Ahmet ÇELİK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Ahmet ÇELİK | A-306 | [email protected] | 7973 |
Course Content
Within the scope of this course, the concepts of entrepreneurship, its significance, and the profile of an entrepreneur are examined, alongside the processes of creativity, innovation, and business idea generation. It covers the processes of establishing a new venture, market analysis, feasibility studies, business plan development, and the Business Model Canvas, while also addressing financing sources for startups and government incentives. In the second part of the course, emphasis is placed on the concepts of career planning, personal competency analysis (SWOT), and goal setting. Additionally, techniques for preparing professional resumes (CVs) and cover letters, job search channels, networking strategies, the effective use of LinkedIn, interview techniques, and professional communication and ethics in the corporate world are thoroughly discussed
Objectives of the Course
The objective of this course is to enable students to acquire an innovative and entrepreneurial perspective, analyze market opportunities, and understand the processes required to transform business ideas into reality. Additionally, the course aims to help students recognize their individual competencies to design a strategic, sustainable career plan aligned with global market expectations, while equipping them with essential professional skills such as effective business communication and interview techniques.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P8 | The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or mixed). | 4 |
| P9 | The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, on technical topics, taking into account the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.). | 4 |
| P11 | Lifelong learning skills encompass the ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change. | 5 |
| P7 | Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality and inclusivity without discrimination. | 4 |
| P10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Gains knowledge about practices in business life such as project management, risk management and change management. | P.10.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Becomes aware of entrepreneurship and innovation. | P.10.2 | 1,5 |
| O3 | Proje yönetimi hakkında detaylı bilgi sahibi olur. | P.10.13 | 1 |
| O4 | Girişimcilik ve iletişim yeteneğine sahip olur. | P.10.19 | 5 |
| O5 | Bu eğitimi alan öğrenciler okulda öğrendikleri teorik bilgilerin gerçek bir işyerinde nasıl uygulanması gerektiğini kavrarlar. | P.10.20 | 5 |
| ** 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 | The Concept of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Attitudes |
| 2 | New Entrepreneurship, Globalization, and the Theoretical Foundations of Entrepreneurship |
| 3 | Business Model Design and Components |
| 4 | Entrepreneurship Processes and Business Idea Generation Methods, Feasibility Study and Business Plan |
| 5 | Design and Innovation in Entrepreneurship |
| 6 | Entrepreneurial Climate, Culture, and Industrial Property |
| 7 | Growth Strategies: Franchising and Business Acquisitions |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Business Formation Process, Company Types, and Legal Procedures |
| 10 | Termination of the Enterprise: Liquidation, Bankruptcy, and Mergers |
| 11 | Türkiye's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Government Support |
| 12 | Financial Literacy and Break-Even Analysis for Industrial Engineers |
| 13 | A New Era in Engineering: Career Paths, Artificial Intelligence, and Future Trends |
| 14 | Professional Identity: LinkedIn Strategies, Resume Preparation, and Closing |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Entrepreneurship and Business Establishment |
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 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 60 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 2 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P10 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Gains knowledge about practices in business life such as project management, risk management and change management. | 5 |
| O2 | Becomes aware of entrepreneurship and innovation. | 5 |
| O3 | Proje yönetimi hakkında detaylı bilgi sahibi olur. | 5 |
| O4 | Girişimcilik ve iletişim yeteneğine sahip olur. | 5 |
| O5 | Bu eğitimi alan öğrenciler okulda öğrendikleri teorik bilgilerin gerçek bir işyerinde nasıl uygulanması gerektiğini kavrarlar. | 5 |