Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF TOURISM / T406 - TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Code: T406 Course Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 2
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer EBRU GÜNEREN (ebruguneren@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to create an awareness about different aspects and dimensions of entrepreneurship and discuss current problems of entrepreneurship. In addition, to examine the infrastructure that leads to entrepreneurship formation and development is another purpose of this course.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the different aspects and dimensions of entrepreneurship PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
PO-9 To manage himself/herself and time and make self-criticism. To perform functions of planning, organization, coordination, direction and control, to manage technical and professional activities or projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
PO-10 To work with others or independently effectively. To develop professional knowledge and skills of people working with him/her and evaluate their performance. To manage professional development of individuals or groups working under him/her.
PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself.
PO-14 To use information and communication technologies sufficiently to meet the field needs.
Examination
LO-2 Can explain the present enterpreneurship problems and the supports given to enterpreneurs to overcome the problems they may have. PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
Examination
LO-3 Can explain the increasing importance of the concept of entrepreneurship. PO-5 To have knowledge about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field. To interpret legal regulations related to the field and to approach existing assumptions from an interrogative viewpoint. To perform the task of the field within the framework of Laws and professional standards.
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
PO-9 To manage himself/herself and time and make self-criticism. To perform functions of planning, organization, coordination, direction and control, to manage technical and professional activities or projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
PO-10 To work with others or independently effectively. To develop professional knowledge and skills of people working with him/her and evaluate their performance. To manage professional development of individuals or groups working under him/her.
PO-11 To communicate effectively interpersonal and intercultural and do group work. To work as a member of the team, take responsibility and manage the team.
PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself.
PO-13 To communicate effectively in Turkish both verbal and written, to know at least one foreign language
PO-14 To use information and communication technologies sufficiently to meet the field needs.
Examination
LO-4 Can explain the importance of entrepreneurship in the development of a country. PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The emergence of entrepreneurship concept; entrepreneurs' role in creating a business opportunity; activities and decisions necessary for business plans to turn into a successful job opportunity, preparation of business plans; problems faced in business plans for new or old firms; supports given to entrepreneurs
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The Concept of Entrepreneurship and its emergence Lecturing and discussion
2 Success factors in Entrepreneurship and Causes of Failure in Entrepreneurship Lecturing and discussion
3 Firms' establishment process Lecturing and discussion
4 Sample of Feasibility Report Lecturing and discussion
5 Sample of Feasibility Report Lecturing and discussion
6 Types and Classification of Firms Lecturing and discussion
7 Firms' legal structure Lecturing and discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Firms' goals and basic funtions Lecturing and discussion
10 SMEs and their common characteristics Lecturing and discussion
11 Contributions of SMEs to the economical and social systems, their adavantages and disadvantages Lecturing and discussion
12 Organizations Providing Support for Small Businesses Lecturing and discussion
13 SMEDO Supports- EU Garant Projects Lecturing and discussion
14 Small Businesses' Problems and Solutions Lecturing and discussion
15 Venture Capital Lecturing and discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Küçük, Orhan, (2007), Girişimcilik ve Küçük İşletme Yönetimi, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2 Karadal, H. (2016). Girişimcilik Bilgisi ve Stratejik Girişimcilik, Genişletilmiş 4. Baskı, İstanbul:Beta Yayınevi.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook, handouts

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 58