ITRD404 Target Market EconomiesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ITRD404
Course Name: Target Market Economies
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR-EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
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 : Assoc. Prof. BÜLENT HOCA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEDA KEKLİK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be managers for the increasingly competitive international trade world. The emphasis of this course will be on concepts and categories of target market economies.
Through chapters, readings, and case analyses, we will discuss issues related to concepts of economic analysis of target markets, geographical and economic categories of target markets, integrations of countries, regional groupings of countries, importance of emerging economies, how to do business in emerging and developing countries, the target market economies of Turkey. During the lectures, students will be taking on leadership responsibilities and work with other people in teams while developing their oral communication abilities and presentation skills.
Course Content: At the end of this course the student will be able to:
• List and explain the demographic and economic analysis of countries
• Recall and explain
• Memorize, explain and compare
And the role of ethics.
• Identify the target markets of Turkey

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • List and explain the concepts of demographic and economic analysis of countries
2) • Recall and explain main geographical and economic categories of countries
3) • Memorize, explain and compare integrations and regional groupings of countries
4) • Memorize and explain how to do business in emerging economies (esp. BRIC) and the role of ethics
5) • Identify and classify the target markets of Turkey
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) • Syllabus. • Discuss Library Orientation Course, Instructor to verify completion. • Explain the complexity of international trade. • Illustrate the number of countries involved in international trade. • Recognize the big economic differences among countries.
2) • Discuss Final Class Project and Presentation, • List of Topics. • Define population • Explain national income • Explain income growth • Illustrate income distribution
3) • Define consumption patterns, • Explain inflation • Explain debt • Describe infrastructure
4) • Due: Project Topic. • Due: Tentative Bibliography. • Describe the geographical groups of countries according to the UN • Describe the geographical groups of countries according to the WB.
5) • Describe the economic categories of countries. • List the developed countries, • Illustrate developing countries. • Define transition countries
6) • Describe G-5/G-7/G-8/G-10/G-20 • Explain OECD, OPEC and NICs • Illustrate Emerging Markets • Describe BRIC
7) • Illustrate the number of countries involved in international trade. • Apply the market characteristics. • Describe the geographical groups. • Apply economic categories of countries.
8) • Explain the types of economic integrations. • Compare the economic integrations. • Summarize the economic integrations. • Illustrate the economic integrations.
9) • Explain trade creation and trade diversion. • Understand why import prices reduce. • Describe the productivity effect of integration. • Discuss regionalism versus nationalism.
10) • Describe the formation and organization of EU. • Explain NAFTA. • Understand regional integration in Latin America. • Define regional integration in Asia. • Define regional integration in Africa and Middle East.
11) • Differentiate between the growth rates of different target markets. • Describe Market Potential Index (MPI) • Understand the dimensions and sources of MPI. • Explain the market characteristics of BRIC countries.
12) • Describe the difficulties of doing business in emerging countries. • Identify the specific needs of doing business in emerging countries. • Explain how to overcome the difficulties in emerging countries. • Explain elements of success in developing countries.
13) • Identify the target market economies of Turkey. • Classify the target market economies of Turkey. • Compare the current target countries with the previous ones. • Discuss the current economic and political barriers in target countries.
14) • Final Project • Final Presentation
15) • Final Exam • Summarize the economic integrations. • Illustrate the economic integrations. • Describe the formation and organization of EU. • Explain NAFTA. • Describe Market Potential Index (MPI) • Explain the market characteristics of BRIC countries. • Explain how to overcome the difficulties in emerging countries. • Explain elements of success in developing countries. • Classify the target market economies of Turkey.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: International Marketing
Author: Czinkota, M. R., Ronkainen, I.A.
Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 10th ed., 2012
ISBN-10: 113362751X
ISBN-13: 978-1133627517
References: United Nations Website: www.un.org

World Bank Website: www.worldbank.org

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy: www.economy.gov.tr

Market Potential Index website: http://globaledge.msu.edu/mpi

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 devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
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) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and 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 devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
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) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and 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

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Social Activities

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 45
Final Practice 1 % 15
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 90
Project 1 8
Homework Assignments 2 12
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 12
Total Workload 177