COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

DISTANCE LEARNING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION NON-THESIS

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BURCU ILTER

Offered to

DISTANCE LEARNING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION NON-THESIS

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to integrate the knowledge and methods have been acquired in the functional areas of production, marketing, accounting, finance, HRM, information systems. It focuses on all aspects of business (accounting, finance, marketing, production, human resources, information systems) and industry and competitive environment in which it operates, its long-term direction and strategy, resources and competitive capabilities, and prospects for success..
It puts emphasis on to provide opportunities to develop and practice analytical skills in problem identification, strategy formulation, implementation, evaluation and strategic decision making focusing on national and international business environment. Finally, it explores the social, moral, and ethical consequences of strategic management decisions.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Simulation materials
Required/Asked documents

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. In-class discussion
2. Presentation
3. Case study
4. Assignments

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Four written papers (external and internal analysis paper and business plan) and simulation results.
2. Discussion in class room meetings.
3. Case analysis
4. Presentations will be assessed on preparation, understanding, knowledge, capacity to structure, oral communication skills, ability to respond to questions and manage discussion.

Individual Performance Criterion
1) Time Management: Group members to which extent completed assigned tasks on time (20 points).
2) Feedback: Group member to which extent offered detailed, constructive feedback when appropriate (20 points).
3) Participation: Group member to which extent participated fully and was always on task in-group project (20 points).
4) Cooperation: Group members to which extent treated others respectfully and shared the workload fairly (20 points).
5) Listening: Group members to which extent listened carefully to others ideas (20 points).

Group Performance Criterion
1) Analysis of the Current Situation: Analysis of the company s strategies, results, analysis of the competitors' actions, and influence of those actions on the company s strategy (35 points).
2) Make Appropriate Decisions: Being able to explain why they take those decisions (35 points).
3) Professional Presentation: During your presentation, it is expected to make a professional presentation (maintain eye contact, do not read, organize slide structure, and have comprehensive knowledge of the subject) (30 points).

Assignment Criterion
1) Explain the Organizational Structure: Identify the responsibilities of the group members and draw an organizational chart (50 points)
2) Corporate strategy: Identify the overall corporate strategies you would follow and the functional strategies you would implement (50 points)

Final Project Criterion
1) Analysis of the Company Performance: Overall evaluation of the implementation of the decisions of the group (70 points).
2) Have Comprehensive Knowledge Of The Company Strategies: Being able to answer the questions of the board members (30 points).

Final Presentation Criterion
1) Maintain eye contact (25 points).
2) Do Not Read (25 points).
3) Organize Slide Structure (25 points).
4) Have Comprehensive Knowledge of the Subject (25 points).

All those criterion whould be evaluated by the following scale.
This particular element is absent or it is completely out of place within the given context. Poor (0%)
This particular element is somewhat absent and does not entirely fit the context. Fair (40%)
This particular element is developed satisfactorily and fits the context at an acceptable standard. Good (60%)
This particular element is developed in a good and professional way and fits into the context. Very good (80%)
The way this particular element is developed is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context. Excellent (100%)

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.
4. Students are expected to attend to classes on time.
5. After class room introduction of the simulated company and after formation of teams, learners need outside activities.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

burcu.ilter@deu.edu.tr
omur.ozmen@deu.edu.tr
habil.gokmen@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes