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    This document provides information about the BA1101 Fundamentals of Business course offered at Middle East Technical University in Fall 2017. The course is taught by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adil Oran and introduces students to key business concepts and terminology. Students will develop skills like summarizing, analyzing, and presenting. The course covers topics such as the forms of business, management, production, human resources, marketing, and finance. Students will be evaluated based on midterm exams, class participation, and a final exam. They are required to join the course email list and bring name cards to class.

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    This document provides information about the BA1101 Fundamentals of Business course offered at Middle East Technical University in Fall 2017. The course is taught by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adil Oran and introduces students to key business concepts and terminology. Students will develop skills like summarizing, analyzing, and presenting. The course covers topics such as the forms of business, management, production, human resources, marketing, and finance. Students will be evaluated based on midterm exams, class participation, and a final exam. They are required to join the course email list and bring name cards to class.

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    BA1101 Fundamentals of Business

    MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY


    BA1101 Fundamentals of Business Fall 2017
    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adil ORAN
    Phone: 210-2041 Class Hours: MW 13:15-14:30 (G110)
    Office: H114 Office Hours: M & T 14:45-16:00
    WWW: http://adiloran.com/
    Email: [email protected] Email List: [email protected]

    Text: Bovee, Thill and Mescon, Excellence in Business 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 2007. (you
    may also use more recent editions of Business in Action by Bovee and Thill)

    Course Description and Objectives:


    This course introduces the students to the areas of Business and familiarizes them with the
    terminology that they will need to develop into successful managers. Knowledge about the
    various areas and how they are linked are very important for all managers, regardless of which
    particular area they choose to specialize in. The students will also have a chance to develop a
    number of important business skills such as summarizing, analyzing and presenting material.
    Class participation is strongly encouraged as good public speaking abilities will be invaluable
    in your career and the class is a perfect place to sharpen your skills with a minimum of cost.

    Students completing this course will be able to answer questions like:


    What is a business?
    What is the importance of ethical behaviour and social responsibility?
    How does the global economy work?
    How do you start a business?
    What are the functions of management?
    What are the important points in the production of goods and services?
    How do companies manage their employees?
    How do companies market their products?
    What are the financing activities in companies?

    Class Preparation and Conduct:


    In addition to traditional lectures, participative learning techniques will be utilized.
    Students will be required to come to class with name cards (no smaller than 25cm) and
    place them on their desks so that I can read their names. They will be required to come
    to class having read the relevant material and take part in in-class assignments and
    discussions. Proper preparation for the class will significantly increase your understanding of
    the lecture and related subject. Questions are expected and encouraged.

    Grading:
    Mid-Term 1 25 points
    Mid-Term 2 25 points
    Final (Comprehensive) 30 points
    Class Participation and Assignments 20 points
    TOTAL 100 points
    BA1101 Fundamentals of Business

    Email list:
    You are required to join the email list for this course ([email protected]) in order
    to receive information about assignments, and the latest information concerning the course
    such as new resources, changes in dates, etc.

    Class Web Page:


    The web page will contain all of the class material, links to useful sites, link to the books
    webpage, assignments, class notes (ppt), and grades.

    Tentative Topics to be covered


    Fundamentals of Business and Economics
    Ethics and Social Responsibility
    Competing in the Global Economy
    Information Technology and E-Commerce
    Forms of Business Ownership
    Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
    Functions of Management.
    Organization and Teamwork
    Producing Quality Goods and Services
    Employee Motivation, Workforce Trends, and Labor Relations
    Managing Human Resources.
    The Art and Science of Marketing
    Basic Accounting Concepts
    Financial Management and Banking

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