Genetics and Bioengineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BBA224

Course Name:

Entrepreneurship

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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 FATMA SEBLA UZUNTEPE
EZGİ YILDIRIM SAATÇİ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SİBEL ÖZDEMİR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to principles and practices in entrepreneurship. In the globalized and interconnected business world, entrepreneurship is now considered as a career choice and panacea for most of the social problems youngsters face. This course defines entrepreneurship within the context of opportunity recognition, innovative thinking, risk taking and role modeling. Entrepreneurs are the people, who innovate, create new products, make decisions, develop and implement business plans, penetrate new markets, and serve clients and customers.

Course Content:

Basic concepts of entrepreneurship; franchising; buyouts; small and medium sized enterprises; start-ups; entrepreneurship process; implementing new business plans; commercialization; business plan canvas; innovation and organizational change in existing organizations; entrepreneurship; creating and expanding new markets; operational challenges and opportunities; development and management of family businesses; examples from entrepreneurial successes and failures; types of entrepreneurship; social entrepreneurship

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Knowledge of entrepreneurship theories, definitions and concepts, process, methods and practices
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Skills to apply entrepreneurial processes, methods and contexts
2) • Defining and analyzing the business plan elements
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)	1.An Introduction to Entrepreneurship Employment versus Self-Employment Why Entrepreneurship Who is an Entrepreneur How to become an Entrepreneur
2)	1.Entrepreneurship Case Study Steve Jobs/	Find the role model of “your entrepreneur”
3)	1. “Your Entrepreneur” Presentation of Country/student specific entrepreneur examples	Find the role model of “your entrepreneur”
4)	1.Idea Generation & Ideas and opportunities Derivatives Problems Opportunities Innovation Invention
5)	1.Innovation and risk taking Risk Definition Sources of Innovations Innovative Thinking Creativity	Homework: Idea defining and reading different suggestions.
6)	Midterm
7)	1.Opportunity and Leading Opportunity Definitions Sources for Opportunity Recognitions From the Crises to Opportunity
8)	1.Management, Leadership and entrepreneurship Personnel Traits of Managers, Leaders and Entrepreneurs Personnel Skills of Managers, Leaders and Entrepreneurs Technical Skills of Managers, Leaders and Entrepreneurs	Homework: Idea defining and reading different suggestions
9)	1.The business plan: road map to success Feasibility Study versus Business Plan Business Plan Sub-Parts	Homework: Idea defining and reading different suggestions
10)	1.Strategy in Entrepreneurship Start-Up Strategies Scale-Up Strategies
11)	1.Marketing in Entrepreneurship Customer Value Value-Chain Business Model Canvas
12)	1.Organization and Financing in Entrepreneurship Legal forms of Enterprises Organizational Structure HR Investment and Operating Expenses Breakeven and Investor Relations
13)	Presentations of Term Projects Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
14)	Presentations of Term Projects Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Girişimcilik Okulu: Yazar: E. Aysan Doğaner, Yayınevi : Kuraldışı Yayınları, 2014
Girişimcilik Tutkusu; Yazar: Michael E. Gerber; Çevirmen: Tayfur Keskin, Yayınevi : 2015 Aura
Yalın Girişimci: Yazar: Patrick Vlaskovits, Wiley , Brant Cooper, Yayınevi : Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık 2015
Girişimcinin El Kitabı: Yazar: Steve Blank, Bob Dorf, 2014 Yayınevi : Boyut Yayın Grubu

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; 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)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Social Activities
Technical Tour
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Project	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	86
Project	13	26
Homework Assignments	13	13
Midterms	1	7
Final	1	7
Total Workload		178