Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
İKT-23-122INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENTElective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The objective of this course is provide students with an understanding of the distinctive characteristic of international business.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1By the end of the course, students will be able to:Explain the basic concepts related to international business;
2Understand the international business activities.
3Analyse the environmental factors affecting international business.;
4Comprehend the distinctive characteristics of international business;
5Develop the management processes to meet the demands of changing global business and economic conditions.;
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to international business: Basic information and concepts
2International business activities: ınternational trade, international investment
3International business environment : the effects of economic, political and cultural environments
4 International business environment: international organizations and regional economic integration
5Distinctive characteristics of international business: uncertainty, risk and conflicts
6International management and multinational companies:
7historical development and relationships
8Decision making and planning in international environment
9 International business strategies and operations
10International business model and creating new market
11The selection and performance appraisal of expatriate managers
12Managing multinational teams: Functions and features of multinational teams
13Future of international business: the dynamics of globalization
14Future of international business: Ethics in international business, moral obligations of multinational companies.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination130
Attending Lectures1510
Practice1010
Discussion1010
Field Work410
Individual Study for Mid term Examination2010
Individual Study for Final Examination2010
Homework2010
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination170
Report130
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities30
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities70
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures1510150
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11515
Individual Study for Final Examination12525
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)193
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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