BA5801 BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Course Code:3125801
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEZA DANIŞOĞLU, Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞRI TOPAL
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

The course provides applications of the concepts of microeconomic analysis through the use of its tools in

the decision making process. It is concerned with both theory and practice: the theory serves to sharpen

analytical skills, and the practice will give experience in the application of the principles and techniques to

real-world business problems. Hence, students will increase their understanding of economics and learn a

variety of techniques that will allow them to solve business problems relating to costs, prices, revenues,

profits, and competitive strategies.


Course Content

This course provides an application of the concepts of micro economic analysis through the use of if its tools in the decision making process, using modeling to find solutions that advance the best interest of businesses and other types of organizations. Topics include demand and supply analysis, production analysis, analysis of market structures and pricing strategies.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They 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.
2They are capable of synthesizing the knowledge that they attained in the area of business administration with the knowledge base that they developed in their undergraduate specialisms.
3They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
4They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
5They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they developed in diverse fields efficiently.
6They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
7They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
8They know methods of performing efficient teamwork.
9They are capable of understanding and synthesizing academic and scientific research in their areas and able to transform such research into useful knowledge.
10They have competence in all of the stages of scientific research and processes.
11They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
12They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
13They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values.
14They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution