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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BUSINESS POLITICS AND STRATEGIES BUS412 4 8 3+0 3.0 6.0


General Information
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Programme Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D.) AYŞE GÖZDE İYİCİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Instructor TAPDİQ VEYRAN OĞLU İMANOV
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 60
Course providing specialised skills to the main field -
Course providing supportive skills to the main field % 20
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills % 20
Course providing transferable skills -

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit 1. Builds strategic awareness of non-market forces. 2. Enhances decision-making skills in uncertain political contexts. 3. Strengthens critical thinking through case analysis and debates. 4. Prepares students for leadership roles in multinational corporations, consulting, and public affairs. 5. Encourages ethical reflection on corporate influence in politics.
Contents of the Course Unit Business Politics and Strategies examines the interaction between business and politics in shaping corporate strategies and contributes to understanding how political institutions, regulations, and global governance affect business decisions. Additionally, it allows students to be equipped with analytical tools for navigating political risk and stakeholder influence.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education Analyze the impact of political systems and policies on business strategy. Evaluate corporate responses to political risk and regulatory change. Apply frameworks for stakeholder management and lobbying. Develop strategic recommendations that integrate political, economic, and social dimensions. Critically assess case studies of firms operating in politically complex environments.

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 Analyze the impact of political systems and policies on business strategy.
2 Evaluate corporate responses to political risk and regulatory change.
3 Apply frameworks for stakeholder management and lobbying.
4 Develop strategic recommendations that integrate political, economic, and social dimensions.
5 Critically assess case studies of firms operating in politically complex environments.

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Introduction: Business, Politics, and Strategy – Defining the Field No file found
2 Political Systems and Business Environments No file found
3 Government Regulation and Corporate Strategy No file found
4 Political Risk Analysis and Management No file found
5 Stakeholder Theory and Political Influence No file found
6 Lobbying, Advocacy, and Corporate Political Activity No file found
7 Global Governance: WTO, IMF, World Bank, and Multinationals No file found
8 Mid-term Examination No file found
9 Regional Integration and Trade Blocs (EU, NAFTA, ASEAN)
Case Studies: Business in Emerging Markets		 No file found
10 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Political Contexts No file found
11 Crisis Management: Political Instability and Business Continuity No file found
12 Strategic Alliances and Public–Private Partnerships No file found
13 Future Trends: Digital Politics, Sustainability, and Global Strategy. Course Review, Student Presentations, and Integrated Simulation No file found
14 Final Exam. No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arnoldo C. Hax & Dean L. Wilde – The Delta Project: Discovering New Sources of Profitability The book presents the Delta Model, which establishes a connection between strategy and stakeholder relationships.
Robert M. Grant – Contemporary Strategy Analysis. This textbook, which integrates theory with case studies, is widely used.
Ramon Casadesus-Masanell (ed.) – Harvard Business Core Curriculum: Strategy. A curated set of readings and cases for management education.

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Explain the fundamental concepts and theories of business administration. X
2 Analyze the relationships between core concepts and theories in business administration. X
3 Apply theoretical frameworks to business operations and real-world organizational contexts. X
4 Analyze national and international business cases within their economic and organizational contexts. X
Factual
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Apply fundamental concepts, theories, and principles of business administration to solve business problems. X
2 Analyze and apply knowledge from core areas such as management, marketing, accounting, finance, and organizational behavior. X
3 Apply basic economic principles to decision-making in business contexts. X
4 Analyze business environments, including national and international markets, to support strategic decisions. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Analyze the role of business in the operation of global and national economic systems. X
2 Develop and manage business operations using entrepreneurial approaches. X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Evaluate and apply innovation-driven approaches to enhance business processes and competitiveness. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Demonstrate autonomy in managing business operations and take responsibility for entrepreneurial decision-making. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Demonstrate self-directed learning to continuously develop knowledge and skills in business management. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in business administration contexts. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Apply professional ethical principles in decision-making within business administration contexts. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: 		PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Analyze the impact of political systems and policies on business strategy.
2 Evaluate corporate responses to political risk and regulatory change.
3 Apply frameworks for stakeholder management and lobbying.
4 Develop strategic recommendations that integrate political, economic, and social dimensions.
5 Critically assess case studies of firms operating in politically complex environments.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 9 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (5), 14 (5), 15 (5)

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities		 Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 80
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 0 -
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 1 % 20
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 2 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 2 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 3 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)		 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 5 70
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 1 10 10
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 122
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 15 15
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 12 12
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 30
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6.0
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6.0

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