COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SUSTAINABILITY IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DIŞ 7022 SUSTAINABILITY IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BERNA KIRKULAK ULUDAĞ

Offered to

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Course Objective

This course is aimed to teach the concept of sustainability and comprehend/develop sustainable business models by associating this concept with key business functions.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   associate sustainability concept with international business practices
2   develop sustainable business models in international marketplaces
3   consider innovative issues in developing sustainable business activities

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction into Sustainability Concept and Its Historical Evolution
2 Developing a Sustainability Mindset
3 Framing Sustainability in International Business
4 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
5 International Business Implications of Sustainable Business Models
6 The Role of Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Business Practices
7 Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Business Practices
8 Developing the Future of Sustainability in International Business
9 Sustainable Management in International Operations
10 Sustainable Marketing in International Operations
11 Sustainable Production & Supply Chains in International Operations
12 Sustainable Human Resource Management in International Operations
13 Sustainable Finance in International Operations
14 Term Project Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

Winston, A. (2014). The Big Pivot: Radically Practical Strategies for a Hotter, Scarcer, and More Open World. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press.
Çalıyurt and Yüksel (2017). Sustainability and Management: An International Perspective. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis.
Lenssen and Smith (2019) Managing Sustainable Business: An Executive Education Case and Textbook, The Netherlands, Springer

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Presentations
3. Term Projects
4. Assignments

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 PRS PRESENTATION
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + PRS * 0.30 + FIN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + PRS * 0.30 + RST* 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. As this is an engaging discussion-based course student should actively participate in class activities and discussions.
2. Students must attend classes to obtain points from the in-class assignments.
3. No excuses for the in-class assignments will be accepted.
4. Written reports should be submitted, and presentations should be made on time.
5. Late submission of reports will not be accepted.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise, will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 6 3 18
Tutorials 6 3 18
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 18 18
Preparation for final exam 1 18 18
Preparing assignments 3 6 18
Preparing presentations 1 18 18
Midterm 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 138

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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