Machinery
Course Details

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

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99201002 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2026 | Spring | 2 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Sümeyye Nur KARA ERDOĞAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Dr. Sümeyye Nur KARA ERDOĞAN | C-125 | [email protected] | 7403 | Tuesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
Throughout the lecture, it is aimed to understand how to start a new business and the critical decisions and managerial requirements once the business is established.
Objectives of the Course
The lecture begins with a brief history of entrepreneurship in the economics literature, and then moves on to the process of transforming a business idea into a successful business. The course examines the characteristics of the entrepreneur and aims to create an awareness of the different aspects and dimensions of the phenomenon of entrepreneurship, to examine the infrastructure conditions that lead to the formation and development of entrepreneurship, and to teach how to prepare business plans. It aims to make the individual aware of his/her own entrepreneurial capacity and to identify the areas he/she needs to develop.
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 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It describes the organization's organizational structure, production processes, and the functioning of the quality system. | P.2.1 | 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 | The Concepts of Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship, The Historical Development of Entrepreneurship, Its Role in The Economy and Society, and Fundamental Concepts Related to Entrepreneurship |
| 2 | Personality Traits And Skills That an Entrepreneur Should Possess, Risk-Taking and Opportunism |
| 3 | Identifying Opportunities, Business Idea Development and Creativity Techniques, Transition From Idea to Business, Feasibility (Feasibility) Analysis |
| 4 | Definition of Innovation, Difference Between Invention and Innovation, Importance of Innovation, Relationship Between Creativity and Innovation, Innovation Culture, Types of Innovation |
| 5 | Types of Businesses, Company Incorporation, Documents Required for Company Incorporation, Official Authorities to Contact |
| 6 | Types of Businesses, Company Incorporation, Documents Required for Company Incorporation, Official Authorities to Contact |
| 7 | The Concept of a Business Model, Components of the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition, Customer Segments, and Revenue Streams |
| 8 | Purpose and Sections of the Business Plan, Executive Summary, Market Analysis, Marketing–Production–Financial Plans, Writing the Business Plan |
| 9 | The Concept of a Start-up, Lean Startup Approach, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Build-Measure-Learn Loop, Pivoting |
| 10 | Equity and External Sources, Angel Investor, Venture Capital, Crowdfunding, Incubators and Accelerators |
| 11 | KOSGEB, TÜBİTAK, MEVKA, Technoparks, Government Support and Incentives, University-Industry Collaboration, Mentorship |
| 12 | Global Entrepreneurship (Born Global), Innovation in Foreign Trade, Export-Oriented Ventures, Market Entry and Competition, International Market Entry Strategies |
| 13 | Sustainability in Entrepreneurship, Women's Entrepreneurship |
| 14 | Evaluation of and Feedback on Business Idea/Business Model Examples Developed by Students; General End-of-Term Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Marangoz, Mehmet (2020). Entrepreneurship. Beta Publishing. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| 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 | 40 | 40 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 93 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,10 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | It describes the organization's organizational structure, production processes, and the functioning of the quality system. | - |
