Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
The aim of the course is to give the student an understanding of different modes of transport: Developments in Turkey and around the world. Approaches from sales marketing pricing operations research and HR aspects helps grasp the dynamics of the business world.
Course Content:
History of Transport, Transport systems, The service chain, Pricing, Distribution Marketing, Human resources and business development experience cases.
Teaching Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case Study
Assessment Methods:
A: Testing, B: Presentation; C: Homework, D: Project, E: Laboratory
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Touches upon the history of transport |
1,2,3,4,5,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 | A,C |
| 2.Explains the role of transport in the service chain |
1,2,3,4,5,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 | A,C |
| 3.Shows the importance of new approaches |
1,2,3,4,5,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 | A,C |
| 4.Alerts to developments in the Far-East |
1,2,3,4,5,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 | A,C |
| 5.Asserts the importance of HR management |
1,2,3,4,5,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 | A,C |
| 6.Alerts to the laws of the market |
1,2,3,4,5,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 | A,C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | History of Transportation | |
| 2 | Transport Systems General outlook | |
| 3 |
Transport environment in Turkey
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| 4 | Logistics Definitions | |
| 5 | Service Chain | |
| 6 | Outsourcing & JIT | |
| 7 | Pricing / Optimization | |
| 8 | Cargo Dimension | |
| 9 | New Markets | |
| 10 | Quality in Operations Management | |
| 11 | Relationships Management | |
| 12 | Branding | |
| 13 | The Far East analysis | |
| 14 | Guest speaker / Homework | |
| 15 | Final Exam | - |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Ken Button Transport Economics, Heinemann LOndon | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Power Point Presentations | |
| A current topic each semester analysed | |
| Mid-term and Final exam | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 40 |
| Quizzes | - | 0 |
| Attendance / Assignments | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Katkı Düzeyi | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management are able to assess business concepts and information on trade and logistics, analyze problems, and provide solutions based on research. | x | |||||
| 2 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management are able to manage current and emerging trends of logistics and transport sector with proficiency in English. | x | |||||
| 3 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management gain the ability of managing the international business relationships of production and service companies. | x | |||||
| 4 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management gain the ability of planning, coordinating and managing the supply chains of production and service companies. | x | |||||
| 5 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management have the knowledge for promoting to a top management level position in trade and logistics companies. | x | |||||
| 6 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management gain the ability of using information technologies in planning and managing the logistics activities of trade and logistics companies. | x | |||||
| 7 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management gain the skill of working compatibly with team members in carrying out a vocational project. | x | |||||
| 8 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management gain the ability to understand the social and business relationships in trade and logistics sector, and learn to be innovative and creative in their field. | x | |||||
| 9 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management are able to manage current and emerging trends of logistics and transport sector with proficiency in English | x | |||||
| 10 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management gain the ability of analytic thinking and learn to apply quantitative analyses in solving problems. | x | |||||
| 11 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management are able to develop and manage new projects, and share information with other professionals. | x | |||||
| 12 | Graduates of International Trade and Logistics Management gain awareness about the importance of ethical and social responsibility in trade and logistics sector. | x | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 8 | 120 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 180 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 7,2 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||