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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
08010102 General Business Administration 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 4 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques The course will utilize textbooks, presentations, and video lectures, employing methods such as explanations, examples, and practice questions to reinforce the topics.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Hacer DUYGU
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Hacer DUYGU C-125 [email protected] 7433 Thursday
15:00-16:00
Course Content
The General Business course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts, operational principles, and functions of business management and organizations. The course covers topics such as the characteristics, objectives, and classification of businesses; their relationship with the environment; internal environment and organizational dynamics; business functions including management, human resources, marketing, production, accounting, finance, R&D, and public relations; as well as business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Additionally, students reinforce their theoretical knowledge through case studies, practical examples, and analyses based on economic indicators. The course is designed to enable students to grasp business processes from a holistic perspective and to develop their analytical thinking skills.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the General Business course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of business management and organizational concepts, theories, and practices. The course is designed to help students understand the functioning of businesses, grasp management processes, and develop skills in strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. Additionally, it aims to raise students'awareness of current business practices and organizational operations.
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
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Business Science
2 Fundamental concepts related to business
3 Characteristics and Objectives of Businesses
4 Classification of Businesses
5 Business and Its Environment (The Business as an Open System)
6 The Internal Environment of Business and Organizational Dynamics
7 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
8 Establishment Processes in Businesses
9 Business Functions: Management Function and Human Resources Function
10 Business Functions: Marketing Function and Production Function
11 Business Functions: Accounting Function and Finance Function
12 Business Functions: R&D Function and Public Relations Function
13 Capital Market, Stock Exchanges, Key Economic Indicators, Sources of Finance
14 Case Study
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 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 6 5 30
Midterms 1 30 30
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 30 30
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 132
Total Work Load / 30 4,40
Course ECTS Credits: 4