Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4İŞL210Small Business Management2+0+02317.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Business Administration
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To create a perspective for students by discussing the issues that are specific to the management of SMEs, which have a competitive advantage in today's conditions, but are most affected by the crises in our country.

Course Content Definition and characteristics of small and medium-sized enterprises, historical development of SMEs, SME management: planning, organizing, controlling, business functions in SMEs: production, marketing, finance-accounting, human resources, contribution of SMEs to the economy, factors affecting success and failure of SMEs, SMEs in the globalizing world, institutions related to SMEs in Turkey, legal regulations, government incentives.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture
Discussion
Case study
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Girişimcilik ve Kobi Yönetimi, Ali Kaya Eğitim Yayınevi
Course Notes -
Documents Girişimcilik ve Kobi Yönetimi, Ali Kaya Eğitim Yayınevi

Course Category
Field %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 % 30
Assignment 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Assignments 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Definition of Small and Medium Enterprises Small and Medium Enterprises and Their Characteristics Development of SMEs SMEs in the World, SMEs in Turkey SME Management: Planning, Organization and Control Examining the relevant section in the textbook Girişimcilik ve Kobi Yönetimi, Ali Kaya Eğitim Yayınevi
2 Definition of Small and Medium Enterprises Small and Medium Enterprises and Their Characteristics Development of SMEs SMEs in the World, SMEs in Turkey SME Management: Planning, Organization and Control Examining the relevant section in the textbook Girişimcilik ve Kobi Yönetimi, Ali Kaya Eğitim Yayınevi

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8

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