| Course Code |
Course Name |
Prerequisite |
Credit |
| UGİ 209 |
Multinational Companies |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to provide information about the financial and economic factors that are needed for being able to operate abroad of the multinational corporations, the structure of multinational companies and strategies, the contribution of these corporations to the world economy, their impacts on the paying balance, and the cost-benefit analysis of the multinational companies. |
| IGİ 231 |
Business Administrations for SMEs |
|
3 |
| Fundamental and current issues in the business administration are discussed in private of SMEs in this course. Some of the issues can be addressed in the course are: strategic marketing, sales management, customer relationship management, market analysis, pricing, global marketing strategies. |
| UGİ 236 |
Cross Cultural Management |
|
3 |
| Many organizations are trying to offer its products or services to many different cultural understanding in the world that gets more globalized day by day. Due to different cultural understandings of the nation-states located throughout the world, that businesses are forced to face some problems arising from cultural differences. In this context, examining the socio- cultural components of intercultural management information to be acquired in order to carry out their activities of savings is passed on to students in the course. |
| UGİ 238 |
Social Transformation in Russia |
|
3 |
| This course that is designed based on sociological, historical and ethnographic studies can be seen as the beginning of the Russian social geography in the frame of beginning of the tsarist era to the present political structures, social and cultural trends. Groundings and discussions about political issues of Russia will be held within the socio-cultural and historical approach. Documentaries, visual materials and web sites with the help of movie samples will be used as an active teaching material. |
| UGİ 242 |
Political and Social Structure of Russia |
|
3 |
| To give information about the politics, economy and culture of Russia, which is seen as representative of the idea of socialism, and to talk about its impact on its potential future power. |
| UGİ 244 |
Russia-Turkey Comparative Economy-Political |
|
3 |
| It is aimed to compare the economic and political issues between Russia and Turkey, the impact of this economic and political cooperation on inter-country relations and the discussion and interpretation of regional issues. Economic and foreign policy analysis describes the impact of countries on strategic cooperation. |
| UGİ 246 |
Political Development Models of Turkey and Russia in the Inter-World War II Period. |
|
3 |
| With the contribution of its unique geopolitical advantages, the origins of the official history of the relations between Turkey and Russia, which are active in the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Balkans and the Middle East, have a depth of more than 500 years. Relations between the two countries were shaped in different circumstances, from peace to war. The comparative analysis of the development models of the two major states that lost their empire titles with the first World War following the end of the war constitutes the main examination area f the course. |
| UGİ 252 |
History of the Contemporary Middle East |
|
3 |
| To examine political, military, economic and cultural events developing in the Middle East in the light of developments in the world. |
| UGİ 302 |
Turkish Economy |
|
3 |
| Objective of the course students historically necessary to analyze Turkey’s economy is the introduction of institutional and structural framework. In this context, the process and concepts such as national economy, statism, liberal adaptation, import substitution period, period of open-capital dominance, financialization and hot money domination will be discussed in detail. In this course, historical background of Turkey’s economy dating back to the 2000s from the late Ottoman period in detail. |
| UGİ 312 |
Applied Finance |
|
3 |
| In Applied Finance courses, forward markets, portfolio theory, pricing models of financial assets, new financial instruments, structured products, alternative investment instruments are being examined and focused on applications related to these issues. |
| UGİ 321 |
Energy Economics and Policy |
|
3 |
| Fundamentals, resources, production, price dynamics, demand and supply of energy, international energy markets, energy and energy policies and regulations alongside issues such as nuclear energy, environment and sustainable development, management of energy’s multicultural world and Turkey's energy market and policy are examined in the course. |
| UGİ 325 |
International Social Entrepreneurship |
|
3 |
| It is aimed to help learn business and entrepreneurship skills that will help create a sustainable business model that addresses a social problem, to demonstrate how social innovation, change and social entrepreneurs have social impact at national and global level, and to discuss their effects as global transformers. The aim of the course is to enable students to be effective in social entrepreneurship and to be able to deal with different social problems such as poverty, education, health, environmental sustainability and social injustice. |
| UGİ 326 |
Corporate Comumunication and Civic Involvement Projects |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to provide a training module for students that enables them to learn about social problems to be chosen from social, economic and environmental issues and make them contribute to their solutions through their active involvement. Through the Corporate Communication and Civic Involvement Projects course, students will learn how to play a key role in civic involvement projects and contribute to the solution of social problems. Students' awareness and knowledge about the chosen social problem will improve through the projects impelmentations within this course. Contributing to the solution of social problems within a team work as well as individually will also add to the personal development of students. |
| UGİ 331 |
Diplomacy |
|
3 |
| Decision making and implementation processes in Diplomacy, analysis of internal and external factors that impact on this process form the subjects of the course. |
| UGİ 337 |
International Management |
|
3 |
| International Management subjects, cross-cultural management, management models towards to improve the performance of organizations are in the global markets by analyzing management problems encountered in the international markets, intercultural communication, negotiation techniques and global market conditions will be explained. |
| UGİ 339 |
Global Companies and Digital Brand Management |
|
3 |
| The globalization process, which has taken effect all over the world, has expanded the international activities of organizations and companies, but it has brought enormous threats along with opportunities. In particular, developments in information technologies and digital communication platforms provide important advantages for companies dreaming of globalization, a new World reality has been created that is fueled by turbulence, and this new order has forced companies to change their management functions on the one hand and forced the effective use of digital platforms on the other. The aim of this course is to examine the characteristics of the New World mentioned on the one hand and to evaluate the strategies of companies operating globally to manage opportunities and threats through possible scenarios. However, by discussing the topics that global companies should pay attention to in the context of digital media usage, the correct strategies will be determined through real examples. |
| UGİ 341 |
Globalization, Economic Governance and the Role of Non-State Actors |
|
3 |
| In this course, globalization, governance concepts and non-state actors, NGOs, chambers and in this context other international organizations are important in the system with TOBB and Non- State Actors will be addressed in the cause and effect relationships dynamically and comparatively. |
| UGİ 342 |
Russia and Its Close Geography Security and Foreign Policy |
|
3 |
| It is aimed to understand the foreign policy trends of the Russian Federation, which is increasingly gaining an effective position in world politics. |
| UGİ 343 |
Foreign Trade Exchange Regulations and Logistics |
|
3 |
| With basic trade practices, general regulations and definitions, and from theoretical to practical case studies it is aimed to gain the ability to work effectively in the competitive structure of present day. |
| UGİ 344 |
Behavioral Economics |
|
3 |
| In this course basic concepts of behavioral economics are described as a new developing area. In the past, one of the basic assumptions in economics and finance that all the investors were acting rationally and markets were working perfectly. With the developments in behavioral economics, this view is being questioned increasingly. Studies and information in this area contain important implications for decision makers. |
| UGİ 345 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
|
3 |
| This course is not only to be built on definitions, but also aims to introduce a strategic perspective concepts and techniques used in entrepreneurship and innovation. |
| UGİ I349 |
International Project Management and Supervision |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to gain technical knowledge and social skills in the field of international project management and supervision. The course also aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge about the stages of international project management and project supervision processes. In this course, all processes from project feasibility preparation to financing and project functioning are included; considerations that need to be carefully monitored and critical. |
| UGİ 351 |
Foreign-trade Financing |
|
3 |
| Foreign trade financing will be examined in some dimensions in this course. Primarily, import and export financing will be discussed, in this context the financing of export will be analyzed as two separate sub-category called pre-shipment financing and post-shipment financing. Pre- shipment financing is the financing that is needed in the period between the taking and shipping of the order. Post-delivery financing is the financing that is needed after the dispatch of the goods by the time of receipt. |
| UGİ 352 |
Middle East and North African Geography Security and Foreign Policy |
|
3 |
| This course helps students understand the internal and external forces that have shaped contemporary Turkish foreign policy. Explains the ways in which the countries of the Middle East and North Africa follow on issues such as foreign policy and security, migration and hunger. |
| UGİ 353 |
Strategic Thinking and Business Administration (Strategic Management) |
|
3 |
| Fundamentals of strategic management, strategic analysis, strategy formulation, environmental analysis, strategy implementation and control, other topics in strategic management (leadership, organizational culture, business ethics, crisis management and unplanned change, strategic management in small businesses, strategic management problems in organizations, case studies) ) will be explained. |
| UGİ 355 |
Creative Thinking and Idea Generation |
|
3 |
| Definitions and the impacts on the organizations of technology, design and creativity will be analyzed under the lights of concepts and institutional approaches. Stages, dimensions, creative and innovative individuals, barriers to creativity and innovation and their elimination methods will be described in this course. |
| UGİ 357 |
Logistics |
|
3 |
| In this course basic concepts of the logistics, constituent parts of the logistic system, logistic sector, supply chain and cost management, customer relations in logistics, hazardous substances and latest trends in logistics will be taught. |
| UGİ 361 |
Health Systems, Economy and Policy |
|
3 |
| The aim of the course is to show the application areas of economic concepts and techniques which can be used in policy decisions, health planning, financing and management by taking into account the special features of health sector. Restrictions on the application of market rules to the health sector, the role of government in health services, demand, supply-service provision, efficiency and equity will be discussed. The course will also examine the role of the health sector (hospital, pharmaceutical, medical device-medical technology sectors) in the national economy, economic growth and innovation process, interaction with social sectors and other industries and the roles of different stakeholders in health policy making. |
| UGİ 362 |
Economic Evaluation Methods in Health Sector |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to teach social sciences, engineering (machinery, computer, industrial engineering), medicine, pharmacy, biostatistics and nursing students in the health sector in terms of cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness and budget effect analysis. It includes the concepts that the students will need to know in order to follow the developments in our country and the world regarding the health sector and related sub-sectors. |
| UGİ 363 |
Assessment of Investment Projects |
|
3 |
| After the assessment of project, project management and project life cycle topics, time value of money and return of investment concepts are elaborated. Investment, income and cost subjects are touched upon and afterwards project cost/income, cost of ownership, break-even, sensitivity and risk analysis are studied. Finally assessment of alternative investments as well as decision models are examined. |
| UGİ 364 |
Current Issues of Turkish Economy |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to examine the historical and structural development and transformation of the Turkish economy; to evaluate the potential of the Turkish economy in the convergence process and the main problem areas it faces and to explain the impact of current economic events. |
| UGİ 365 |
Practical Business Model Development, Access to Finance and Commercialization of Technology |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to increase the knowledge and skills of the students about market valuation of information and technology, the processes of market launch and commercial gain in these processes. In this course, the evaluation of technology ideas, intellectual property rights management, business plan creation, alternative fund models for startup and licensing opportunities and barriers to commercialization of technology will be discussed. In this course, entrepreneurship and technology transfer ecosystem will be introduced to students and business model development, business plan preparation, access to finance, project management, technology verification, intellectual property rights, technology commercialization and incorporation will be given. |
| UGİ 372 |
Industrial Relations |
|
3 |
| The size of the relationship between the employee and the employer can be seen in different ways. Workers and employers can perform a relationship related to working conditions both individually and collectively. It is possible to regulate working conditions through an individual contract. It can also be carried out collectively through the collective bargaining agreement. Here, industrial relations are concerned with individual relations, but rather with collective relations of parties. A collective level relationship requires the organization of the parties. This will reveal institutional relations. Industrial relations are more concerned with institutionalized relations. This requires the parties, workers and employers to have an institution (union). The narrow meaning of industrial relations is known as “Industrial relations examines the relations between industrial workers and their employers in modern societies”. An examination of the relationships between employees and employers an all sectors, including industry, would be an accurate definition, and this encompasses the broad meaning of industrial relations. Industrial relations, then, examine the relations between individual workers, trade unions, employers and the state. In this course, industrial relations strategies of entrepreneurs and operators will be examined in the context of developed and developing countries. Especially, planning and institutional structures in the framework of industrial relations in Turkey and layout applications will be discussed. |
| UGİ 374 |
International Sectoral Organizations and Economic Lobbying |
|
3 |
| The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the structure and importance of the structure of international sectoral organizations and economic lobbying. In this course, the historical development of economic lobbying, its role in local and international politics, the effects of economic integrations and the structure of international economic organizations will be explained. In the course of lobbying activities carried out in the world and especially in Turkey, tactics, information is given about the importance of lobbying and lobbying campaigns. In addition, in the course, mission, legislation and working norms of the international organizations such as TOBB/TİM/DEİK/TUSİAD-MUSİAD, which have a very important mission in the New World economic order, are explained. |
| UGİ 375 |
Innovation in International Development, Role and Methods of Entrepreneurship |
|
3 |
| The aim of the course is to increase students’ awareness about innovation, to have knowledge about how to transform creative thinking into innovation and to understand the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for economic development. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to have an in-depth understanding of the subject of creativity and innovation, to evaluate the types of innovation and their contributions to the economy, and to explore and discuss the most recent examples of innovation. Especially, Canada/Germany/Netherlands/China/US relationship with Turkey and countries in the innovation and development of custom applications and describes the best practices. |
| UGİ 376 |
Innovation Management |
|
3 |
| Primarily, basic concepts (such as innovation, R&D, science, technology and creativity as well as their relations are examined. Technological development waves and science-technology-innovation continuum concepts are elaborated and afterwards types, models and resources of innovation are studied by the help of case studies. Finally relationship in between innovation and strategic management as well as innovation processes and organization at firm level are to be assessed. |
| UGİ 377 |
Product Management |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to provide basic information about product management. While explaining product management, especially roles and responsibilities, production processes, product cycle in software / technology companies will be examined, thus, companies' daily lives will be illustrated. Besides theoretical knowledge, practical information transfer will be provided through case studies and problem animations. |
| UGİ 378 |
Agile Project Management And Agile Organisations |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to provide information about the reasons and operation of the transition from the Scientific Management System of the 20th Century to the Agile Management System of the Information and Technology Age of the 21st Century, and to help the participants learn how to acquire the agile mind structure in rapidly changing customer demands and conditions. At the end of the course, it is aimed to have new agile approach awareness, tools that can work in an agile organization and to reach the level that can reveal its creative potential. |
| UGİ 382 |
Data Science, Analytics and Presentation |
|
3 |
| The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts and methods in data analysis and data science and to enable students to comprehend the basic features of the use of big data in the real world. In this way, the students will develop their ability to understand, analyze, produce of result, present and report on the collected data. Students who successfully complete this course; can learn how to develop basic statistical models using STATA programming language and use statistical models. |
| UGİ 383 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications |
|
3 |
| This course aims to provide fundamental knowledge on big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and how to deploy these technologies to support your organization’s strategy. Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to: (i) understand artificial intelligence’s fundamental concepts and methods (ii) acquire knowledge of supervised learning techniques (iii) learn how to apply these methodologies to solving practical business problems using various computer programming languages (Stata ve SAS). |
| UGİ 384 |
Entrepreneurship Skills for 21st Century |
|
3 |
| The purpose of this course is to provide students with Enterprenuer’s skills to meet the challenges and changes of the economy in 21st century. Ubiquitous technology has changed the way people work, live, and play. Contemporary society faces myriad problems that must be addressed: persistent poverty, inequality, food and water security, energy shortage, global climate change, and environmental degradation. In this context, it is crucial to respond flexibly to complex problems, to communicate effectively, to manage information dynamically, to work and create solutions in teams, to use technology effectively, and to produce new knowledge, continuously. Ability to understand environment, implement changes, recognize habits, critical and creative thinking, communicate and collaborate in teams, decision making and implementation of innovation are essential skills that will prepare Entrepreneurs to be successful in unknown and unknowable future. |
| UGİ 385 |
Finance for Enterpreneurs |
|
3 |
| The business world is constantly expanding due to both technological developments and easier access to information. Therefore, the issue that entrepreneurs who want to get a share from the expanding business world or who want to join the business world with new ideas, in a wide range from start to distribution, in order to reach their goals, is the financing of their projects. Various financing sources have been designed for entrepreneurs in capital markets. In this course, how entrepreneurs can access these resources in the first stage (start up) will be examined both at the theoretical and legal level. In this context, resources such as venture capital investment trusts, venture capital funds and crowdfunding will be discussed in detail. At the same time, alternative financing models such as going public for entrepreneurs, issuance of capital market instruments (financial bonds, private corporate bonds and eurobonds) will also be covered. |
| UGİ 386 |
International Corparate Finance |
|
3 |
| It is a fact that companies have become multinational and/or their activities at international level have become widespread in today's world where globalization is effective. In this context, it is important to evaluate and examine the operations of companies such as mergers, acquisitions and takeovers at both legal and due diligence levels. At the same time, the methods of companies to enter and invest in international markets, the types and costs of financing obtained from international markets are other important factors. On the other hand, the management of risks arising from the content of financing obtained from international markets is also on the agenda of these companies. In this framework, the internationalization of companies, and then financing and its management will be covered in detail in the "international corporate finance course". |
| UGİ 388 |
Comparative Social Policy |
|
3 |
| In this course, basic concepts related to social policy such as welfare, social welfare and welfare policy principles, social assistance and services, social security will be learned and applications and evaluation criteria will be discussed. The aim of the course is to establish the necessary conceptual framework for the comparison of the social policy practice in Turkey to that in countries located in strategic geographies. Thereby, it is aimed to provide the information that will be needed to evaluate social policy practices in Turkey and in the country of destination and to interpret the cross-country differences and their consequences, upon being employed or becoming entrepreneurs in these countries. |
| UGİ 421 |
Policy Design |
|
3 |
| In this course, students will discuss some topics theoretically such as many public problems, policy development related to solutions of these problems and the impact of the policy changes, analyze the current practical applications with the speakers, as well. |
| UGİ 422 |
Modern Management Techniques |
|
3 |
| In Modern Management Techniques course, the contemporary techniques related to the production-operations management, innovation management in enterprises, financial management, strategic management, project management, investment analysis and portfolio management, technology management, corporate governance, human resources management and risk management will be discussed. |
| UGİ 441 |
Global Immigration Policies |
|
3 |
| The course aims to examine international migration from various perspectives and with a global approach in general. Therefore, reasons and the historical development of immigration in a global sense, the economic, political and social problems caused by it, asylum seekers, the interaction between international migration and international relations, and the effects of states and the immigrants as being the most important actors in the creation of the global immigration policy will be the main themes of the course. |
| UGİ 499 |
Independent Studies |
|
3 |
| This course aims to provide the successful students, who want to make academic career or specialize on a certain issue, with the opportunity to make one-to-one academic studies with the teaching staff. |
