ISLT421 Advanced EntrepreneurshipIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ISLT421
Course Name: Advanced Entrepreneurship
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : EZGİ YILDIRIM SAATÇİ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CEYDA OVACI
EZGİ YILDIRIM SAATÇİ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to expand the entrepreneurial capacity in a larger range for the “scale-up phase” where all strategic decisions are thought in a sustainable growth model and the fund-related organization and alternatives such as KOSGEB and TUBITAK are presented /awarded. Business plan creation and Osterwalder’s business model canvas will be presented and centered on the previously earned entrepreneurial skills in an advanced critical thinking.
Course Content: Expansion of the entrepreneurial capacity; entrepreneurial canvas; scale-up phase; strategic decisions; sustainable growth model; fund-related organization and alternatives such as KOSGEB and TUBITAK; business plan creation and Osterwalder’s business model canvas; advanced critical thinking; presentation of business plan.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Comprehension about business model and business plan related concepts,
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Command entrepreneurship canvas; accession phase; strategic decisions; sustainable growth models;
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) • In addition to business canvas, create business plans and feasibility analysis

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Who’s an Entrepreneur • What is Entrepreneurship • The points of Entrepreneurship
2) • Business Development and Creativity – Successful Examples • Other steps in Entrepreneurship: Creating and Developing your Idea Think of Entrepreneurship examples within your country
3) • Business Plan Concept and Items • Business Plan Models and Examples Think of Entrepreneurship examples within your country
4) • Management and Organization Plan • Successful Examples of management and organization planning Going through on business plan examples
5) • Marketing Research and Marketing Plan • Successful Examples of Marketing Research and Marketing Plan
6) • Production Plan with Examples • Successful Examples of Production Planning
7) • Human Resources Management • Organization and Concept of HR
8) • Financial Plan • Successful Examples of Finance Planning
9) • Risk Management • What is Risk • Risk Factors and Solutions
10) • External Trade and e-commerce • Concept of external trade modal and e-commerce examples
11) • Strategic Management and Writing a Business Plan • Examples of Strategic Management • How to write a business plan
12) • Writing a Business Plan • How to write a business plan
13) • Writing a Business Plan • How to write a business plan
14) • Completing the Business Plan • Finish writing your own Business Plan

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Girişimci İşletme; Yazar: Michael E. Gerber, Çevirmen: Oytun Buyrukçu; Yayınevi : Kuraldışı Yayınları, 2015.
İnovasyon;Yazar: Harvard Business Review, Çevirmen: Melis İnan; Yayınevi : Optimist, 2014.
Girişimcilik ve Sürdürülebilirliği, Yazar: Tuğba Karabulut, Yayınevi : Papatya Yayıncılık 2010.
İş Modeli Üretimi; Yazar: Alexander Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur, Çevirmen: Levent Gökte, Yayınevi: Optimist 2012
References: Yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 100
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 13 95
Final 2 28
Total Workload 165