ITRD405 Foreign Trade and CorporationsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International Trade (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Trade (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ITRD405
Course Name: Foreign Trade and Corporations
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: 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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUSTAFA TURHAN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to inform the staff of companies which export goods with international norms and to improve their skills about quailty and standards. The emphasis of this course is to determine how important to know the relationship between standards and international trade, to show how standards are necessary for global trade applications. To enhance awareness of the standards to prevent their commercial barrier. Making necessary explanations to make healthy foreign trade.
Course Content: • Provides information about the faculty.
• Explains the scope and content of the course.
• Introduces the methodology of the course practice.
• Indicates recognition and evaluation of students

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • It interprets macroeconomic measures for the company management which is dealing with external trade.
2) • It eveluates the mananing national and international relations for the sake of the company
3) • It defines management activities about marketing resarch and selecting market for export of goods and services.
4) • It analysis coordination,organization, management and inspection of resources,variation management ,business ethic ,market dynamics and aggrements.
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) Examines the course curriculum Explain the subjects related to the course. Course content is discussed. Explain the concept of foreign trade life. Foreign trade companies describe what it means. • Evaluation of the scope and objectives of the course, • Course management, • Introduction of resources
2) Methods of interpretation of macroeconomic indicators of foreign trade manager. • Explain the structure of foreign trade. • Historical analysis of import-export values is made. • The effects of impacts on companies are analyzed. • Potential for the development of managerial skills.
3) • The general economic outlook for markets in world exports is analyzed. • Explains the data of the world economy. • The structure of real production is explained. • Explain the effects of investments and savings on foreign trade. • The impact of borrowing transactions on foreign trade is discussed. none
4) • Foreign trade rules are determined. • Foreign trade components and the introduction of national and international rules of foreign trade. • Identify cultural components and explain their impact on international business. • The effects of cultural change on companies are shown. • The impact of environmental impacts on trade is analyzed. none
5) • International trade volume is assessed. • The output of goods and services to the world countries is analyzed. • General forms of trade are determined. • Explain new trade and national competitive advantage theories. • A causal relationship is established. none
6) • To learn the effects of trade conditions, • To determine the quality of goods and services, • To be able to define the standards of products and services subject to foreign trade at national and international level, • To comprehend the issues stated in the format of international agreements, • Managerial contributions to market activities none
7) • Foreign trade companies are defined as business presses. • To learn how and from which information is needed to establish their own business by considering the entrepreneurial dimension. • Explains how to be informed about the basic functions of companies such as finance, accounting, management and human resources. • Describe the business-level strategies of companies and the role of strategies at the departmental level. • Financing export and import activities are explained in various ways. none
8) General economic outlook (macro indicators), today the world economy and the future of industry and commerce in life expectancy, foreign trade in handicrafts and emerging countries, Turkey's foreign trade indicators and company, International Management of foreign trade organization and functions, foreign trade markets and agreements What has been learned about the effects of company management. none
9) • Explains how the financial support of foreign trade companies will be produced for the production of goods and services. • Explain the importance and place of risk in foreign trade. • International competition elements are taught. • Explain the role of governments in dealing with competition • It is taught to adopt foreign trade information by employees. none
10) • The function of managers in the production of goods and services is put forward. • Explain the effects of executives on marketing. • Explain managerial evaluation in product pricing. • The role of employees in finding and implementing price factors is analyzed. • Anayze Foreign trade beginners are informed none
11) • The theoretical and practical knowledge of business, economics, accounting, finance, marketing information in the field of human resources is made. • Explains how employees will use their experience and knowledge. • Evaluate social and cultural ethics. • The ethical behaviors of managers are explained. • Employees' work-related actions are analyzed. none
12) • Identify creative solutions in the decision-making process, • To analyze problems using systematic theoretical and practical knowledge of the studies, • Effects of the structure of foreign trade capital companies on exports, • The effects of the structure of sectoral capital companies on exports, • Determination of differences between companies none
13) • Explains the effects of economic behavior of managers on foreign trade. • The effects of professional behavior in national and international companies are explained. • It is explained that the application of ethical rules in international companies to include national companies. • How to make production factors of managers. • Managers of international trade are provided to evaluate the future of the company. • Explain how environmental challenges and opportunities can be spared. • The theory of change is explained. • Explains project and exchange policies in foreign trade companies. none
14) • The implementation of the subjects learned is explained. • Human resources and reela resources are harmonized. • Explain the introduction of foreign trade components. • Information and experience-based management functions are explained. • Human resources regulation oriented towards foreign trade is put forward. none
15) • Exchange management sampling is carried out in international trade companies. • Decision making - Case study analysis. • Executives' behavior and business ethics are sampled in foreign trade companies. • Human relations information analysis is done in foreign trade related companies. general review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Feridun Kaya
Dış Ticaret İşlemlerinin Yönetimi,
Beta Puplication, 3. Edition, İstanbul 2013.
ISBN 978 - 605 - 333 - 006 – 6
References: yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion

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
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 90
Homework Assignments 1 2
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 22
Total Workload 169