UTIC404 Target Market EconomiesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Aviation ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Aviation Management
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: UTIC404
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: Common Pool
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): Öğr.Gör. YAVUZ ÖZUTKU
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 concepts of demographic and economic analysis of countries
• Recall and explain main geographical and economic categories of countries
• Memorize, explain and compare integrations and regional groupings of countries
• Memorize and explain how to do business in emerging economies (esp. BRIC) and the role of ethics
• Identify and classify 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 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Recall and explain main geographical and economic categories of countries
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) • Memorize, explain and compare integrations and regional groupings of countries
Field Specific Competence
1) • Identify and classify the target markets of Turkey
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Describe the course. • Understand the importance of targeting a market. • Identify the complexity of international trade. • Describe the geography of international trade. • Recognize the economic complexity of world economy. • 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. Read chapter 4 of Czinkota and Ronkainen (2012, pp.91-130).
2) • List the market characteristics. • Understand how to compare countries in terms of market characteristics. • Identify the biggest countries in terms of market characteristics. • Identify the fastest growing countries in terms of market characteristics. • Discuss Final Class Project and Presentation, • List of Topics. • Define population • Explain national income • Explain income growth • Illustrate income distribution Homework: Apply the market characteristics you learnt to Turkey.
3) • List the market characteristics. • Understand how to compare countries in terms of market characteristics. • Identify the biggest countries in terms of market characteristics. • Identify the fastest growing countries in terms of market characteristics. • Define consumption patterns, • Explain inflation • Explain debt • Describe infrastructure Homework: Apply the market characteristics you learnt to Turkey.
4) • Differentiate between geographical and economic grouping of countries. • Understand the role of geography for a target market economy. • Explain the different geographical groups according to different international organizations. • Understand the importance of using maps. • 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. Continue research and work on final project Homework: Categorize the given set of countries according to geographical groupings of the UN and WB. Read chapter 8 of International Business (Czinkota et al., 2011, pp.234-275). Search the websites of UN and WB for economic categories of countries.
5) • Understand the economic categorization of countries. • Explain how to measure development. • List the measures of development • Describe the differences between developed and developing countries. • Describe the economic categories of countries. • List the developed countries, • Illustrate developing countries. • Define transition countries Continue research and work on final project Homework: Categorize the given set of countries according to economic grouping
6) • Differentiate between the most developed and biggest developing countries • Explain the fastest growing countries • Understand the most populous countries • Explain why emerging markets are important as target markets. • Describe G-5/G-7/G-8/G-10/G-20 • Explain OECD, OPEC and NICs • Illustrate Emerging Markets • Describe BRIC Continue research and work on final project Homework: Categorize the given set of countries according to economic grouping
7) • MIDTERM EXAM • Describe the geography of international trade. • Understand how to compare countries in terms of market characteristics • Understand the role of geography for a target market economy. • Understand the economic categorization of countries. • Illustrate the number of countries involved in international trade. • Apply the market characteristics. • Describe the geographical groups. • Apply economic categories of countries. Continue research and work on final project
8) • Explain why countries join economic integrations. • Compare the types of economic integrations. • List the important economic integrations. • Understand the history of economic integrations. • Explain the types of economic integrations. • Compare the economic integrations. • Summarize the economic integrations. • Illustrate the economic integrations. Continue research and work on final project
9) • Understand the arguments against economic integration. • Discuss the benefits and costs of economic integrations. • List the effects of economic integration. • Explain the impact of integrations. • Explain trade creation and trade diversion. • Understand why import prices reduce. • Describe the productivity effect of integration. • Discuss regionalism versus nationalism. Homework: Search for the impact of EU integration.
10) • Identify current important regional integrations. • Describe regional integrations with respect to geography. • Compare regional integrations economically. • Illustrate the economic integrations that Turkey is related. • 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. Homework: Study the website of Market Potential Index (MPI).
11) • Understand the fluidity of emerging markets. • Explain the logic of Market Potential Index (MPI). • Explain the importance of BRIC countries. • Describe the main economic features of BRIC countries. • 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. Due: First Draft of Final Project Homework: Discuss the applicability of MPI to Turkey.
12) • Understand why there are difficulties of doing business in emerging countries. • Discuss the specific needs of doing business in emerging countries. • Discuss overcoming the barriers to business in emerging countries and role of ethics. • Understand the importance of research and finding solutions for local needs in developing countries. • 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. Review the case studies. Homework: Search for the target countries of Turkey from the website of ministry of economy of Turkey.
13) • Understand how the target market economies of Turkey are selected. • Explain the geography of target market economies of Turkey. • Classify the target market economies of Turkey economically. • Discuss the accuracy of target market economies. • 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. Editing & Revision of Final Project
14) • Final Project • Final Presentation none
15) • Evaluate students via final exam • Compare the types of economic integrations. • Explain the impact of integrations. • Identify current important regional integrations. • Explain the logic of Market Potential Index (MPI). • Explain the importance of BRIC countries. • Discuss overcoming the barriers to business in emerging countries. • Classify the target market economies of Turkey geographically and economically. • 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. none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Küresel Pazarlama
Yazarlar: Doç.Dr. İpek ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA, Prof.Dr. Ercan GEGEZ, Prof.Dr. Aslı KÜÇÜKASLAN EKMEKÇİ, Yrd.Doç.Dr. İçlem ER
Yayıncı: Anadolu Üniversitesi, 2013
ISBN: 978-975-06-1486-6
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: Dış Ticaret İstihbarat Kanalları
Yazar: Yaman Koç
Yayıncı: İstanbul Sanayi Odası, 2014
ISBN: 978-605-137-372-0

Birleşmiş Milletler internet sitesi: www.un.org

Dünya Bankası internet sitesi: www.worldbank.org

Ekonomi Bakanlığı internet sitesi: www.economy.gov.tr

Market Potansiyeli Endeksi internet sitesi: http://globaledge.msu.edu/mpi

International Business,
Author: Michael R. Czinkota, Ilkka A. Ronkainen, Michael H. Moffett,
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 8th Edition, 2011
ISBN: 13-978-0-470-53065-8

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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2

3

4

Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
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 12
Homework Assignments 1 6
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 14
Total Workload 177