Syllabus ( ITF 528 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
International Business |
| Course code: |
ITF 528 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hanife Deniz YURTSEVEN
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| ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
1, Fall and Spring |
| Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
The main objective of the course is to examine working principles of international businesses in the rapidly growing and globalizing world economy. Additionally, students will gain effective management and analysis skills throughout the course. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Explain the role of businesses in world trade especially in terms of emerging markets.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Develop and deepen his/her knowledge in fields of international trade, finance and management
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Being able to evaluate and use the advanced level knowledge on international trade, finance and management that are required in experts and researchers who are much needed by the public and private sectors
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Explain international risk management and the facts that should be used in the context of risk management.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Develop and deepen his/her knowledge in fields of international trade, finance and management
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Define basic economics, finance and management terminology, theories and concepts
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Review, interpret and apply the literature on international trade and finance
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Being able to evaluate and use the advanced level knowledge on international trade, finance and management that are required in experts and researchers who are much needed by the public and private sectors
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Develop worldwide strategies in international businesses.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Develop and deepen his/her knowledge in fields of international trade, finance and management
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Define basic economics, finance and management terminology, theories and concepts
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Discover, classify and analyze economic data
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Review, interpret and apply the literature on international trade and finance
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Being able to evaluate and use the advanced level knowledge on international trade, finance and management that are required in experts and researchers who are much needed by the public and private sectors
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Explain new developments and market opportunities in world trade.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Develop and deepen his/her knowledge in fields of international trade, finance and management
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction to global economy |
| Week 2: |
Multinational corporations in world trade and globalization |
| Week 3: |
Globalization of markets I |
| Week 4: |
Globalization of markets II |
| Week 5: |
Country risk analysis |
| Week 6: |
Participants of international businesses I |
| Week 7: |
Participants of international businesses II and Midterm |
| Week 8: |
Strategy in international businesses |
| Week 9: |
Competition models in international businesses |
| Week 10: |
Global market opportunities |
| Week 11: |
International finance and financial markets in world trade I |
| Week 12: |
International finance and financial markets in world trade II |
| Week 13: |
Emerging economies and international businesses I |
| Week 14: |
Emerging economies and international businesses II |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
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| Recommended readings: |
Wild, J.J., and Wild, K.L. International Business: The Challenges of Globalization. 2014. |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
7 |
50 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
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0 |
| Homework: |
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0 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Total weight: |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
7 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
19 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
25 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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