COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ECON 101 Introduction to Economics I 

Focuses on development of basic theory of demand, supply, and market price. Explores applications to selected microeconomic problems, such as basic monopoly and competition, and other issues that relate to the role of the pricing system in resource allocation and income distribution.

ECON 102 Introduction to Economics II

Introduces macroeconomic analysis. Topics include the flow of national income, economic growth, and fluctuation, the role of money and banking, and monetary and fiscal  policies. Emphasises the development of conceptual tools to analyze the economic problems facing modern society. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or consent of the Department.

Math 101 Introduction to Calculus I

Basic Algebra, Graphs, Functions and their Graphs, Equations and Inequalities, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, Analytic Trigonometry, Applications of Trigonometric Functions, Polar Coordinates, Analytic Geometry, Systems of Equations and Inequalities.

Math 102 Introduction to Calculus II

The Limit Concept, The Derivative, Graphing and Optimization, Additional Derivative Topics, Integration, Additional Integration Topics, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations.

ENG 101 Development of Reading and Writing Skills I

Developing reading and writing skills with review of grammar and structural patterns. Development of vocabulary and speaking skills. Selected readings from literature to improve comprehension.

ENG 102 Development of Reading and Writing Skills II

Continuation of FE 101 with emphasis on writing skills. Writing technical papers and reports. Development of presentation techniques. Further readings from literature.

COMPE 103 Introduction to Computers

An overview of information technology. Hardware and software components. CPU, peripherals, I/O devices, primary and secondary storage units. Data communications, networks, and Internet. Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and Internet applications.

COMPE 104 Computers & Information Systems

An overview of computer systems. Software concepts: operating systems, and programming languages. Introduction to problem solving, algorithms and programming. Writing simple macros. Data Base Management concepts: data organization, data base design, and querying. Introduction to QBE and SQL.

PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology

An introduction to general theories and methods of psychology; basic concepts and research findings in major areas of psychology, such as perception, learning, cognition and emotion.

LAW 201 Introduction to Law

A general introduction to the idea of law. Social life and the law. The need for order. Necessity and importance of law. Definitions. Legal rules and other rules of conduct in society. Basic concepts of private law. Division of public and private law. Branches of private law.

LAW 202 Business Law

Introductory course on the legal environment of business. The course covers such subjects as: merchants, their rights and obligations; contract agency; legal forms of business; negotiable instruments; insurance law; maritime law.

SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology

Sociology is concerned with the study of whole societies and the way in which their various parts are connected to each other. This course attempts to give a picture of the society we live in and the main transformations we experience in the society. After explaining the main theoretical perspectives, certain key issues in sociology are going to be focused. These issues are chosen in accordance with the occupational interests of the Department of International Relations students.

TURK 101 Turkish  Language I

This course is designed as a survey of Turkish Language and its place among other languages. Its phonology and punctuation will also be studied through reading of literary texts.

TURK 102 Turkish  Language II

This course aims training students in expressing their ideas and feelings clearly, and to help them in using oral and written Turkish correctly by the use articles, seminars and research theses.

HIST 101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I

The decline of the Ottoman Empire and the developments leading to the Turkish Revolution.

HIST 102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II

Foundation of the Turkish Republic and principles of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Stat 201 Introduction to Probability and Statistics I

Introduction. Random Experiment. Sample Space. Events. Organizing Data. Numerical Descriptive Measures. Set Theory. Axioms and Basic Theorems of Probability. Counting Techniques. Marginal and Conditional Probabilities. Independent Events. Random Variables and their Distributions. Expecriations and Conditional Expectations. Some Special Distributions.

Stat 202 Introduction to Probability and Statistics II

Random Variables. Sampling Distributions. Chebney’s Inequality. Law of Large Numbers. Central Limit Theorem. Estimation. Point and Interval Estimation. Methods of Estimation. Properties of Estimators. General Concepts of Hypothesis Testing. Applications. Regression and Analysis of Variance. Categorical Data Analysis. Non Parametric Methods.

MGMT 201 Introduction to Business I     

Basic concepts and principles of the environmental and historical setting of business; the organizational evolution of the business enterprise, both structural and legal; differentiation of business functions and rationalization of business operations.

MGMT 202 Introduction to Business II    

Basic concepts and principles of management; the functions of planning, staffing, directing and controlling, and their relationships to key issues in management practice such as leadership, motivation, and communication. Prerequisite: MGMT 201.

MGMT 203 Principles of Accounting I   

The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of accounting as an information system with the skills to appraise and manage a business. Students are introduced to the accounting cycle, the financial statements, and the theory underlying accounting as an information system.

MGMT 204 Principles of Accounting II 

The course helps students to apply the concepts and skills obtained from ACCT 201. In this sense accounting with its functions such as identifying the business transactions, recording and reporting them in the financial statements, interpretation and decision making are to be discussed and the students are familiarized with financial accounting. Prerequisite: MGMT 203.

MGMT 205 Cooperatives and Cooperative Management   

This course covers topics relating to cooperatives and current issues in cooperative management. The course is enriched with applications in this field in order to make students understand some issues more clearly and precisely.

INT  101 Introduction to Politics

Political systems, power and politics, legitimacy, social contract, self-determination, nationalism, nation-states, interest groups, elections, political parties, democracy and relations between government and the governed are handled.

ECON 308 European Union and International Environment  

After a brief introduction to globalization and regionalization in general, the major emphasis is placed upon regional economic integration in the European Union (EU). The progress and problems of Turkey’s association with the EU, the analysis of comparative economic indicators and policies of Turkey and the EU, Turkey’s achievements and problems in adapting to common policies of the EU and other issues associated with Turkey’s full membership.

MGMT 301 Marketing Management        

Provides training in marketing decision making. Uses case studies simulating actual business settings to help students to develop analytical abilities. Topics covered range from techniques used to analyze a market to the development of a total marketing strategy (product policy, pricing policy, promotion policy, and distribution policy.)

MGMT 302 Human Resources Management

Helps students develop understanding of contemporary issues in human resource management. Examines problems posed by changing work patterns, labor force characteristics, union activities, and government policies. Discusses and evaluates organizational experiments such as worker participation, job enlargement, and group incentives from a managerial perspective.

MGMT 303 Organization Theory      

The concept of organization; formal organization; organizational dynamics and effectiveness; organizational development and change.

MGMT 304 International Business                        

Focuses on the broad cultural, economic and political aspects of domestic and foreign environments and their effect on the international operations of business firms. Topics include the principles, patterns, and potential of international trade and investments; and the development of  management strategies for international businesses.

MGMT   305 Cost Accounting                        

Develops understanding of the critical role of cost measurement in business decisions and in managing a firm’s profitability. Studies alternate ways of measuring costs to meet different management objectives, the role of budgeting as a planning and management tool, and the use of cost analysis as a control tool to help management meet short-and long-term profit objectives. Prerequisite: MGMT 204

MGMT 306 Marketing Research   

Focuses on the survey research process and the analysis of data using SPSS. Covers topics such as problem definition, research design, sampling, questionnaire design, data collection and data analysis.

MGMT 307 Corporate Finance 

An introduction to the finance discipline and corporate managerial finance. Financial administration, including expense control, budgeting, credit, protection against risk, investment analysis and portfolio management. Decisions relating to working capital, major capital investments and financing.

MGMT 206 Organizational Behavior   

Explores the effects of individual, interpersonal, group, and leadership factors on human behaviour. Also explores managerial applications of behavioural and social science concepts, including job design, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, supervision, and organizational change.

MGMT 309 Taxation and Turkish Tax System        

This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of taxation. Course also covers the historical development of taxation, current tax system and all kinds of taxes.

MGMT 310 Financial Markets and Institutions   

Explores the financial environment faced by a firm as well as the financial institutions serving the economy. Discusses the forces that determine the changes in money and capital markets and explores the implications of changing financial environment  for the management of funds in a firm and /or financial institution.

MGMT 401 Managerial Accounting   

Introduces students to managerial accounting concepts and analysis reports and decisions through class discussions, exercises, and demonstration problems. Specific topics covered include the statement of cash flows; cost management and behaviour; cost-volume-profit analysis; and other quantitative data in managerial planning and control. Prerequisite: MGMT 305.

MGMT 402  Business Policy     

Focuses on corporate strategy and its elements, including an analysis of the company, its resources, opportunities, environment, and decision makers. Emphasizes decision making and implementation of strategy while operating a company in the context of a business simulation.

MGMT 403 Management Science   

Introduction to business use of operations research with stress on such quantitative decision-making process concepts as linear programming, simulation, and modelling. Students participate in computer based managerial simulation, providing for decision-making in the areas of accounting, finance and banking, marketing, production, personnel and general management.

MGMT 404 Production and Operations Management    

Considers the productive system of an enterprise whereby inputs of technology, materials, personnel, and information are transformed into useful goods and/or services. Introduces the types of problems and issues encountered by the operations manager. Discusses various models and techniques but emphasises problem formulation and managerial implications.

MGMT 405 Management Information Systems  

The course stresses the value of information as an organizational resource; covers system development methodologies, systems analysis, design, implementation and evaluation, prototyping, data communications and database management.

MGMT 417 Managerial Economics       

Application of economic analysis to the solution of business management problems. How, in terms of economics, business firms make decisions on price, output, investment, and related matters and some of the consequences of such decisions.

ELECTIVE COURSES

MGMT 407 Business Ethics 

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the moral responsibilities of a corporation and its employees. It analyzes the relationship between individual rights and the free market. Also  examined are the ethics of advertising, individual and corporate responsibility, and  obligations to future generations.

MGMT  408  Small Business Management

How to start and manage your own business. Discusses types and locations of business; legal organization; accounting and taxes; obtaining capital, controlling inventory; setting prices; staffing; insurance and cost and sources for specialized assistance.

MGMT  409 Entrepreneurship 

Introduces entrepreneurship, focusing on the following questions : What is entrepreneurship and how do you become an entrepreneur? How do you find or create ideas that might become businesses? How can you determine if the ideas have merit in the marketplace? How do you start a firm that, from the beginning, is market oriented and focused on what customers need and are willing to buy? Gives students an opportunity to conduct detailed evaluations of new business ideas.

MGMT  410 Strategic Management       

This course aimed at providing an opportunity for students to integrate materials covered in their previous core and supporting courses. The course focuses on the development of skills in identifying, analyzing, and solving realistic business problems. Develops a framework for understanding and managing the complex interrelationships that exist among strategy, structure, culture, control systems and management style, and their impact on the organisation’s performance.

MGMT  411 Management and Innovation 

The objective of this course is to provide prospective managers with the practical and theoretical backgrounds with which to design and evaluate strategies for innovating, acquiring and integrating new technologies into the workplace, and enhancing employee creativity.

MGMT 412  Insurance Management     

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the actuarial philosophy and the actuarial scientific method. Emphasizes the functional area of corporate risk management. Covers such areas as organising and controlling the risk management function; identifying, measuring, controlling and financing risk; selecting the best method of risk treatment; and implementing and monitoring risk management.

MGMT  413  Negotiations and Bargaining

Focuses attention on the strategies and techniques employed in the negotiation process. The viewpoint that manager is a negotiator is emphasized. Negotiation structure, planning for negotiation; hard soft and principled types and distributive and negative negotiations are analyzed.

MGMT   414 New Product Development      

Focuses on the challenges and decisions managers face in creating, developing, launching and managing new products and services. Special emphasis is given to the stages of the new product development process, the information needs in each stage, and approaches for gathering needed information.

MGMT  415  Public Relations

Presents the principles, history and methods of public relations, processes of influencing public opinion, responsibilities of the public relations practitioner, and analyses of public relations programs.

International Marketing

Special Topics in Accounting