FOREIGN TRADE(ENGLISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MFTR116

Course Name:

International Business and Trade

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. MÜRÜVVET AKAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. SELÇUK SUNAY

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide students with a general understanding of the environment where they operate, international markets and the environment in which companies can compete successfully in global markets.

Course Content:

International Business and Trade course aims to provide students with comprehensive information about international business, international business agreements and these concepts. In addition, factors that affect international business such as culture, ethics, legal and economic systems, international trade, international market entry methods, international marketing and human resources management will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learning the main terminology about international companies
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To deal with some financial liabilities facing businesses operating in international markets
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Understanding the difference between acting in national and international markets
2) To learn who and / or the main actors in the international field and to evaluate them within the framework of their contributions
3) To understand the types of risks which the companies operating in the international markets and / or will be exposed to.
4) To understand what is the regional economic integration institutions and their effects on world trade
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and Orientation to the Course	Yok
2)	Overview of What International Business Refers & Globalization of Markets and Internalization of the Firm	Textbook
3)	The Cultural Environment of International Business & Theories of International Trade and Investment	Textbook
4)	International Economic, Political and Legal Systems, Institutions	Textbook
5)	Strategy and Organization in International Firms	Textbook related chapter
6)	Strategy and Organization in International Firms	Textbook related chapter
7)	New market opportunity analysis	Textbook related chapter
8)	Analysis of new foreign markets	Textbook related chapter
9)	Midterm exam	Course notes
10)	Export and reciprocal trade / Direct investment and collaboration strategies	Textbook related chapter
11)	Marketing in global companies	Textbook related chapter
12)	Financial Management in Global Firms	Textbook related chapter
13)	Licensing and Franchsing / Global Purchasing	Textbook related chapter
14)	Human Resources Management in Global Companies	Textbook - related chapter
15)	Final exam	Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. (2014). International Business: The New Realities, 3rd Edition, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
References:	Charles W. L. Hill and G.Thomas M.Hult, International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, Eleventh Ed., McGrawhill

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Being knowledgeable in the field of foreign trade and knowing the various documents used
2) Having basic knowledge about export and customs legislation
3) Having the knowledge of associating foreign trade with logistics management
4) To have knowledge about international trade organizations and European Union
5) To have knowledge of foreign trade financing
6) To have the practice of researching and reporting information with graduation Project
7) Being conscious about Atatürk Principles and having knowledge about History of Turkish Revolution
8) To have basic knowledge in business administration and vision of international business
9) To have knowledge about basic methods used in financial accounting
10) Having effective communication skills in oral and written
11) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being knowledgeable in the field of foreign trade and knowing the various documents used	2
2)	Having basic knowledge about export and customs legislation	2
3)	Having the knowledge of associating foreign trade with logistics management	2
4)	To have knowledge about international trade organizations and European Union	2
5)	To have knowledge of foreign trade financing
6)	To have the practice of researching and reporting information with graduation Project
7)	Being conscious about Atatürk Principles and having knowledge about History of Turkish Revolution
8)	To have basic knowledge in business administration and vision of international business
9)	To have knowledge about basic methods used in financial accounting
10)	Having effective communication skills in oral and written
11)	Use at least one foreign language as scientific language

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework
Seminar

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			2