Foreign trade
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03610101 | Business Mathematics | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | Lecture (Theoretical Presentation) Question and Answer Problem Solving / Practical Exercises Case Study |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Melahat KARADAĞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Melahat KARADAĞ | C-212 | [email protected] | 7234 | Tuesday 11:00 |
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, starting from numbers, ratios, percentages and basic arithmetic operations, interest and discount calculations, credit and debt management, investment analysis (NPV, IRR), depreciation methods will be covered.
In the business mathematics course, students will learn mathematical methods used in financial decision-making processes and will be able to develop solutions that can be applied in business life. In this context, the course will be supported by case analyses to develop analytical thinking, problem solving skills and decision making competence with numerical data in the field of business and economics.
In the business mathematics course, students will learn mathematical methods used in financial decision-making processes and will be able to develop solutions that can be applied in business life. In this context, the course will be supported by case analyses to develop analytical thinking, problem solving skills and decision making competence with numerical data in the field of business and economics.
Objectives of the Course
To provide students with the mathematical methods necessary to solve financial and commercial problems encountered in the field of business administration. In particular, to teach interest, discounting, investment analysis, ratios, probability and statistics in the context of business administration.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | In the field of Foreign Trade; Ability to convey the findings in written and oral form by carrying out scientific research including problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting processes. | 3 |
| P4 | Ability to work in coordination with different disciplines and cultures | 4 |
| P10 | Ability to act with moral values and professional responsibility awareness | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To find the difference between different disciplines | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Interpret the concept of lifelong learning. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to make comparisons between national and international values in art and design. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to organise cooperation with different disciplines. | P.4.4 | 1 |
| O5 | To be able to explain the issues related to lifelong learning. | P.4.5 | 1 |
| O6 | To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches. | P.4.6 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Introduction and Basic Concepts |
| 2 | Interest Calculations |
| 3 | Time value of money |
| 4 | Principal and Debt Management |
| 5 | Investment Analysis: NPV, NFV |
| 6 | Investment Analysis: AENR |
| 7 | Investment Analysis: Profitability Indexes |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Mathematics Used in the World of Goods and Services |
| 10 | Cost Volume Profit Analysis |
| 11 | Accounting for Overhead and Depreciation |
| 12 | Probability and Decision Making |
| 13 | Probability and Decision Making |
| 14 | Bringing Mathematics to Business Life |
| 15 | General Evaluation, Review |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | İşletme ve İktisat İçin Matematiksel Yöntemler, Edward T.Dowling, McGraw-Hill, 1993 (Çeviri: Doç. Dr. Ömer Faruk Çolak, Murat Yıldırımoğlu, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım) |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| 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 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 171 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,70 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | To find the difference between different disciplines | 5 |
| O2 | Interpret the concept of lifelong learning. | 5 |
| O3 | To be able to make comparisons between national and international values in art and design. | - |
| O4 | To be able to organise cooperation with different disciplines. | 4 |
| O5 | To be able to explain the issues related to lifelong learning. | 5 |
| O6 | To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches. | - |
