Basic Information

Course Code:

BUSI 105

Course Name:

Introduction to Management I

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

7.00

Instructor:

Arş.Gör.Dr. Gül EKŞİ

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, theories, and practices of management. The course covers the historical development of management, its core functions (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling), contemporary management approaches, and their applications in the business world. It is intended to enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of how organizations operate, analyze management processes, and apply this knowledge effectively in their academic and professional careers.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts, theoretical approaches, and practices of management. It examines the historical development of management, core management functions such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, as well as contemporary management approaches and their applications in the business world. The course aims to enable students to analyze organizational structures and management processes and apply this knowledge in various professional contexts.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Business Essentials - Ronald J. Ebert & Ricky W. Griffin - Introduction to Business - S. Kadri Mirze

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Explain the fundamental concepts and historical development of management.
LO2	Describe the core management functions (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) and relate them to practical examples.
LO3	Compare different management theories and approaches.
LO4	Analyze organizational structure and operations.
LO5	Identify and evaluate basic problems encountered in management processes.
LO6	Relate key management concepts to real-life and business situations.
LO7	Develop solutions to basic management problems.
LO8	Improve critical thinking and analytical evaluation skills.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Course Objective, Scope, and Conduct
2	Business in General: Concepts and Environment
3	Types of Business
4	Main Functions of Business
5	Management and Managerial Functions
6	Marketing Management
7	Accounting and Finance
8	Midterm
9	Production and Operations Management
10	Human Resources Management
11	Social Responsibility, Ethics and Law in Business
12	The Role of Management in Sustainable Development
13	Leadership
14	Business in Global Markets
15	New Concerns of Business

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	1	28.00	28.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	1	28.00	28.00
Post-Class Individual Study	1	28.00	28.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	36.00	36.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	60.00	60.00
Homework	1	30.00	30.00
Total Workload (Hours)			210
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			7

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%30
2	Homework	%20
3	Final Exam	%50
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7	LO8
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Homework	Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel.	Computer

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Plagiarism is the act of using the sentences or ideas of others and presenting them as one’s own. It is a form of intellectual theft. Plagiarism may occur deliberately through copying, or unintentionally by failing to provide proper citation to a source. You are expected to demonstrate sensitivity and responsibility regarding this matter.

Sustainable Development Goals