Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
184403004100ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENTElective242
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to teach the basic principles of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship. This course is designed to guide students to apply for entrepreneurship programs. As a result of this course, students will have knowledge about innovation management, business idea development and creativity exercises, business plan, marketing plan, production plan, management plan, financial plan, company types, company establishment, companies' liabilities and company financial statements. Within the scope of the course, each student will prepare a work plan on a topic of his / her own and read at least one book which has his / her own choice about entrepreneurship.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Belkıs MUCA
Learning Outcomes
1Understanding the process of establishing a small business
2To analyze the principles of entrepreneurship
3To comprehend the writing and rules of entrepreneurship projects
4To understand the obligations of company and company management
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
There is no prerequisite for the students.
Recommended Optional Programme Components
With the help of assignments and team works, the permanence of the course will be increased. However, in addition to these applications, it is recommended to watch videos related to work and success stories in the field of entrepreneurship on internet and to read the projects and articles made.
Course Contents
Week 1: Transition from School to Life, Can I be an Entrepreneur? Week 2: Business Idea Development, Entrepreneur, Management, Leadership Week 3: Characteristics of Entrepreneur and Types of Entrepreneur Week 4: Market Research, Risk, Advantages and Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship Week 5: Production Plan, Competitor Analysis Week 6: Marketing, Advertising and Social Media Week 7: Financial Plan and Resource Week 8: Midterm Exam Week 9 Company Types, Company Establishment, Week 10: Liabilities of the Company, Financial Statements and Taxes of the Company (Financial Advisor will be a guest) Week 11: Institutions Supporting Small Businesses, Small Business Problems and Solutions, KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Supports (KOSGEB Officer will be a guest) Week 12: Small Business Installation (Application, KOSGEB Application Preparation) Week 13: Small Business Installation (Application, KOSGEB Application Preparation) 14th week: Final Exam
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Transition from School to Life Can I be an Entrepreneur?Examination of the enterprises and their working areas in Iğdır province.
2Business Idea Development, Entrepreneur, Management, LeadershipIgdir teamwork with the development of a business idea or not conditions in Turkey.
3Characteristics of Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur Types
4Market Research, Risk, Advantages and Disadvantages of EntrepreneurshipAnalysis of the business idea developed in the previous week.
5Production Plan, Competitor AnalysisProduction planning of the developed business idea and comparison with competitors if there is any.
6Marketing, Advertising and Social MediaDesigning advertising slogan, logo, web page and social media accounts of business idea
7Financial Plan and ResourceDetermining the financial resources of the business idea and examining the financial support ways
8Midterm Exam
9Company Types, Company EstablishmentDetermination of company type according to business idea. Determination of installation steps.
10Liabilities of the Company, Financial Statements and Taxes of the CompanyEstimated budget planning according to business idea.
11Institutions Supporting Small Businesses, Problems of Small Businesses and Solutions, KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Supports
12Small Business Installation (Application, KOSGEB Application Preparation)Preparation of KOSGEB Application
13Small Business Installation (Application, KOSGEB Application Preparation)Preparation of KOSGEB Application
14Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Books on biography of entrepreneur 2. Books with advices for entrepreneur 3. Entrepreneurship Grants of KOSGEB 4. http://www.kosgeb.gov.tr/site/tr/genel/detay/1231/girisimcilik-destek-programi 5. Entrepreneurship Grants of TÜBİTAK 6. http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/tr/destekler/girisimcilik/ulusal-destek-programlari 7. Videos of entrepreneur 8. Lesson notes of entrepreneur
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination130
Team/Group Work110
Observation120
Project Preparation130
Self Study110
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination150
Observation110
Project Preparation120
Project Presentation120
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
There is no internship related to the course.
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination155
Final Examination155
Team/Group Work11414
Observation111
Project Preparation11414
Project Presentation111
Self Study11414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
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