BA1103 BUSINESS PRACTICE WORKSHOP
| Course Code: | 3121103 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 1 (0.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 1.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞRI TOPAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to help you develop critical success skills that will assist you throughout your program of studies. In this course you will develop an understanding of the key skills that should be employed to achieve student success. Research indicates that students making the transition to university studies must adapt to new environments and develop skills in: interacting with others, critical thinking, personal growth, and problem-solving. In this course students explore skills for success and apply practical methods to develop those skills through discussions, individual and team activities, contests, and scavenger hunts.
Course Content
The workshop aims to improve the students` knowledge of the material covered in 312 1101 with the help of computerized business games. Stock and Bond Trading, Executive Decision Making, Balance Sheet and Income Statement Preparation, Product Design, Marketing Design games are played.
Course Learning Outcomes
By taking this course, students will learn about and apply practical techniques to develop skills in:
- information literacy
- critical thinking
- problem-solving
- collaboration
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution