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| Code | MES204 |
| Name | Entrepreneurship and Career Planning |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. GÖKTÜRK MEMDUH ÖZKAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of the entrepreneurship and career planning course is to equip students with the skills to manage business and careers. This course typically teaches students the strategies, methods, and tools necessary to succeed in the business world. Key topics may include fundamental concepts in business and entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing strategies, financial management, leadership, and teamwork. Additionally, topics such as career planning, resume writing, job search strategies, and interview techniques are often part of this course. It helps students shape the path to success in the business world and prepares them to achieve their career goals.
Course Content
Business Planning and Strategy, Financial Management, Leadership and Teamwork, Career Planning and Development, Personal Development and Skill Building, Entrepreneurship Examples and Case Studies
Course Precondition
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Resources
Lecture Notes
Notes
Career management/Salih Odabaşı Management in a crisis and stress environment / Hasan Tutar Making a presentation / Robert B. Nelson ; Jennifer Wallick ; Translated by: E. Sabri Yarmalı
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The ability to create a business plan and set strategic objectives. |
| LO02 | Developing effective communication and leadership skills. |
| LO03 | The ability to set career goals and create short-term/long-term career plans. |
| LO04 | Gaining creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. |
| LO05 | The ability to analyze successful entrepreneurial examples and draw lessons from entrepreneurial failures. |
| LO06 | The ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively. |
| LO07 | The ability to solve real-world case studies and make strategic insights. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and topics specific to mechanical engineering; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems in the fields of mechanical engineering and technology; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements in mechanical engineering; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in mechanical engineering applications; the ability to effectively use information technologies. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to mechanical engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary (mechanical engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; proficiency in at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports in mechanical engineering, understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously renew oneself in the field of mechanical engineering. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities in the field of mechanical engineering, and knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management in the field of mechanical engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the universal and societal dimensions of the impacts of mechanical engineering applications on health, environment, and safety, and knowledge about the contemporary issues in the field of mechanical engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of mechanical engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Career Planning | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Innovation and Creative Thinking | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Market Research and Competitive Analysis | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Business Plan Development | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Financial Management and Budgeting | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Marketing and Branding | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Business Development and Growth Strategies | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Risk Management and Crisis Management | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Communication and Leadership Skills | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Networking and Business Connections | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Career Development and Job Search Strategies | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Mentorship and Counseling | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Course Evaluation and Next Steps | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Course Evaluation and Next Steps 2 | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 56 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,24 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||