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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03620108 | Current Information and Communication Technologies | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 2+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 | In the first three weeks, theoretical information is given to the students, and in the following weeks, an active participation-oriented process is developed by including the students in the course. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites other than course registration criteria. |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Yasemin SAVAŞ |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Yasemin SAVAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Lect. Müşerref ARIK |
Course Content
General structure of a business, information technologies used, digitalisation process, problem solving concepts and approaches, presentation preparation and presentation techniques
Objectives of the Course
Focusing on changing technology and user habits, to gain experience on how current process tracking and analysis is done in a business.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P18 | With a lifelong learning mindset, they follow developments in their field and are open to digital transformation and innovation. | 5 |
| P19 | They assume responsibility in both individual and team work, and act with an awareness of global and local impacts. | 4 |
| P15 | It uses marketing, e-commerce, and brand management tools in international marketing processes. | 3 |
| P8 | It operates in accordance with professional ethics and quality standards. | 4 |
| P12 | It applies fundamental business, economic, and mathematical concepts to foreign trade processes. | 2 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It monitors and evaluates current foreign trade practices, digital transformation processes, and sustainability-focused developments. | P.18.1 | |
| O2 | It analyzes data obtained from software to generate and interpret foreign trade reports. | P.18.2 | |
| O3 | Analyzes foreign trade data using TradeMap and similar databases. | P.18.4 | |
| O4 | Adapts to teamwork in the workplace, assumes professional responsibilities, and reports on practical experience. | P.19.1 | |
| O5 | Adapts to teamwork in the workplace and takes on professional responsibilities. | P.8.1 | |
| O6 | In business communication, they engage in written and verbal communication while taking into account professional courtesy, transparency, and adherence to procedures. | P.8.4 | |
| O7 | To be able to reflect the importance of professional ethics and social responsibility in life | P.21.2 | |
| O8 | Understands basic professional texts, business documents, and short business correspondence. | P.4.6 | |
| O9 | It analyzes data obtained from software to generate and interpret foreign trade reports. | P.6.5 | |
| O10 | By analyzing market research data, they propose marketing solutions to business problems. | P.6.6 | |
| ** 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 to the course objectives and final project guidelines, group formation and business selection; the logic of business analysis, data collection methods (interview, observation, website/secondary data review), establishing the analysis framework. |
| 2 | The course covers topics such as structuring presentation content, information flow logic, slide design principles, data visualization (graphic/table/logo analysis), citation and APA 7 principles, plagiarism, and the use of artificial intelligence. |
| 3 | Oral presentation skills (body language, voice, time management, question-answer management); how to conduct a SWOT analysis, differentiating between strengths/weaknesses and opportunities/threats, strategic evaluation and interpretation of competitive advantage; application on a case study. |
| 4 | A complete analysis of the selected company (general information, foreign trade, HR, management profile, SWOT); question-and-answer session and evaluation after the presentation. |
| 5 | 74 Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 6 | Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 7 | Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 8 | Review of the first half of the year; review of common errors in the presented analyses and interim feedback on the report writing process. |
| 9 | Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 10 | Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 11 | Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 12 | Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 13 | Business analysis presentation; question and answer session, peer review and feedback. |
| 14 | General evaluation of all presentations, discussion of proposed solutions for improving foreign trade performance; reminder of final report formatting/submission rules (Palatino Linotype 10 point, 1.5 line spacing, UZEM + hand delivery). |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Digital Transformation and Digitalisation in Businesses |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Presentation | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 168 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,60 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 | P6 | P8 | P18 | P19 | P21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understands basic professional texts, business documents, and short business correspondence. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | It analyzes data obtained from software to generate and interpret foreign trade reports. | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | By analyzing market research data, they propose marketing solutions to business problems. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Adapts to teamwork in the workplace and takes on professional responsibilities. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | In business communication, they engage in written and verbal communication while taking into account professional courtesy, transparency, and adherence to procedures. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | It monitors and evaluates current foreign trade practices, digital transformation processes, and sustainability-focused developments. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | It analyzes data obtained from software to generate and interpret foreign trade reports. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Analyzes foreign trade data using TradeMap and similar databases. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O9 | Adapts to teamwork in the workplace, assumes professional responsibilities, and reports on practical experience. | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O10 | To be able to reflect the importance of professional ethics and social responsibility in life | - | - | - | 4 | - | 5 |