FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Logistics Management
GEIN 304 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEIN 304
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Fall/Spring
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4
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0
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4
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group Work | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | Entrepreneurship and innovation are the are the highest value-added elements in the new economy. This class aims to teach students interested in entepreneurship about creating awareness as applied to their career. ALL STUDENTS from ALL DEPARTMENTS would be able to select this course. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Providing theoretical information on entepreneurship and formulating a business plan, analyzing successful business models, preparing and presenting business models. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Principle foundations of Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, foundations of entrepreneurial thought, testing of entrepreneurial identity | Richard, Doug. (2013) How to Start A Creative Business: the jargon-free guide for creative entrepreneurs. Newton Abbot: David & Charles |
2 | Entrepreneurial process, developing business ideas, and creativity Techniques for solving creative problems, innovation | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_startup |
3 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (market research) Researching the market with primary and secondary sources, identifying clients and their current and future needs | http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/redrocketvc/market-research-for-startups-13977653?qid=84822e7d-9803-4dd8-8366-957089d59fad&v=qf1&b=&from_search=6 |
4 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (market research) Analysis of mixed marketing along the lines of the marketing plan (good, price, distribution) | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing |
5 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (manufacturing, production/service plan) planning production | Workshop - Research |
6 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (management plan) Considering management plan and its adaptation to the business plan Human resources management | Workshop - Research |
7 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (financial plan) Finding financial sources, planning the investment, preparing the financial portrait, and principles of financial management, Accounting (budget and cash flow) | Workshop - Research |
8 | Market Research and workshop project according to the market plan | Workshop - Research |
9 | Manufacturing (production, service) plan workshop project | Workshop - Research |
10 | Workshop project for the management plan | Workshop - Research |
11 | Workshop project for the financial plan | Workshop - Research |
12 | Business plan concepts and a holistic view, for example business applications, sustainability, change management, and growth Information management | Workshop - Research |
13 | Preparing a Business Plan, Working on it, and Presenting | |
14 | Preparing a Business Plan, Working on it, and Presenting | |
15 | Preparing a Business Plan, Working on it, and Presenting | |
16 | Jury Presentations and Final Evaluations |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Richard, Doug. (2013) How to Start A Creative Business: the jargon-free guide for creative entrepreneurs. Newton Abbot: David & Charles ISBN: 978-1-4463-0273-6 The Lean Startup - How Today's Entrepreneurs use Continious Innovation To Create Radically Sucessful Businesses' Eric Ries, Crown Business 2011 Web site: http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/PaulShawSmith/business-planning-for-startups
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Suggested Readings/Materials | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_startup http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/redrocketvc/market-research-for-startups-13977653?qid=84822e7d-9803-4dd8-8366-957089d59fad&v=qf1&b=&from_search=6 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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40
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams |
1
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20
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Midterm | ||
Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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100
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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70
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70
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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15
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15
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
1
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20
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20
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Midterms |
0
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Final Exam |
0
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Total |
169
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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2 | To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains |
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3 | To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector |
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4 | To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain |
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5 | To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration |
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6 | To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches |
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7 | To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains |
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8 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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9 | To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
NEWS |ALL NEWS
Teaching both at Izmir and Sweden
Making a difference with her successful work in the international arena, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aysu Göçer, Lecturer at Department of Logistics Management,
Memorial Scholarship reached to 78 young people
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‘Green’ logistics going abroad
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Double prize in logistics
The 'intelligent decision support system' named LTLZone, which was developed by a team of 3 people at Izmir University of Economics (IUE),
Double reward in logistics
The intelligent decision support system (IDSS) named ‘LTLZone’, which was developed by a team of 3 people at Izmir University of Economics
Department of Logistics Management 14th University-Industry Cooperation Event
Izmir University of Economics Logistics Management Department senior students continue to shed light on real logistics problems with the projects they developed