FNCE211 Managerial EconomicsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Logistics Management (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Logistics Management (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FNCE211
Course Name: Managerial Economics
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
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 : Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇİĞDEM ÇELİK
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: • Develop a clear understanding of the economic method in managerial decision making
• Illustrate the central decision problems managers face and to provide the economic analysis they need to guide these decisions
• Acquire a framework for understanding the nature of the firm as an integrated whole as opposed to a loosely connected set of functional departments
Course Content: Demand and supply; estimating and forecasting demand, production, costs; estimating and forecasting costs; market equilibrium; perfect competition; monopoly; monopolistic competition; monopsony; oligopoly; pricing strategies; uncertainty; asymmetric information and organizational design; externalities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Identify the items in the balance of payments, current and capital accounts.
2) Apply some of the basic models of international trade theory to evaluate and critically analyze real problems in international economics.
3) • Describe and interpret how different trade policies affect welfare and income distribution in an economy.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and Goals of the Firm YOK
2) Fundamental Economic Concepts McGuigan, J. R., Moyer, R. C. and Harris, F. H. B.: Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategy, and Tactics, 14th ed., Cengage, 2017. ISBN-10: 1305506383 ISBN-13: 9781305506381
3) Talep Analizi READİNG
4) Demand Analysis READİNG
5) Production Economics READING
6) Production Economics READING
7) Cost Analysis READING
8) Cost Analysis READING
9) Applications of Cost Theory READING
10) Prices, Output, and Strategy: Pure and Monopolistic Competition READING
11) Price and Output Determination: Monopoly and Dominant Firms READING
12) Price and Output Determination: Oligopoly READİNG
13) Pricing Techniques and Analysis READING
14) Government Regulation READING
15) FINAL EXAM (ALL CHAPTERS) NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: J. R., Moyer, R. C. and Harris, F. H. B.: Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategy, and Tactics, 14th ed., Cengage, 2017. ISBN-10: 1305506383 ISBN-13: 9781305506381
References: J. R., Moyer, R. C. and Harris, F. H. B.: Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategy, and Tactics, 14th ed., Cengage, 2017. ISBN-10: 1305506383 ISBN-13: 9781305506381

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Lab
Project preparation

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Project 1 12
Homework Assignments 6 12
Quizzes 4 2
Midterms 1 15
Final 1 22
Total Workload 175