Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1TUI103General Business2+0+02503.09.2025
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Tourism Management
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with general information about the structure, types, functions and operations of businesses.
Course Content Basic concepts related to business, the relationship between business science and other branches, the purposes of businesses, their classifications, legal structures, sizes, establishment of businesses and selection of location, functions of businesses, management function, production function, marketing function, finance function, human resources management and research and development function, feasibility studies (analysis of strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats), total quality management, characteristics of joint stock companies, and their types are emphasized.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Questioning, Creative, Environmental Awareness.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Asiye Gölpek Karababa asiye.golpek@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Basic Business Knowledge Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
Course Notes Classroom Lesson; A participatory lesson designed to convey business field information begins with a brief summary of the previous week's topic and is processed interactively, ensuring student participation. Students are required to attend the lesson with their notebooks and pens and attend 70% of the class.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 1 30 30
Mid-terms 1 60 60
Final examination 1 60 60
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Can explain basic business concepts, describe the elements that make up a business.
2 Can relate the elements that make up a business to each other
3 Can analyze the characteristics of the environment in which the business operates, can adapt its approaches/methods to new situations
4 Can participate in the decision-making process of establishing a business and understand the establishment procedures
5 To carry out operations related to the management functions of the business
6 Has information about the legal structures of businesses.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic Business Concepts The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
2 Importance of Businesses, Their Objectives and Environmental Elements The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Fundamental Business Knowledge Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen, Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
3 Businesses and Business Types Throughout History The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Fundamental Business Knowledge Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen, Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
4 Establishment of Businesses The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
5 Management Functions The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
6 Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
7 International Business The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
8 ARA SINAV
9 Human Resources Management The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
10 Business and Employer Working Relations The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
11 Production and Production Management The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
12 Food and Beverage Services Management in Businesses The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Temel İşletmecilik Bilgisi Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen,Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
13 General Function of the Business: Marketing Management The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Fundamental Business Knowledge Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen, Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
14 Accounting and Finance Risk Management, Public Relations, Information Systems, Decision Techniques The topics to be covered are read from books or other sources. Fundamental Business Knowledge Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özgen, Prof. Dr. Azmi Yalçın
15 FİNAL SINAVI

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
C1 5 5
C2 5 3
C3 4 4 5 5 4 4
C4 5 4 4
C5 4 5
C6 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant