Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | BUSZ203 |
| Name | Business Statistics I |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MERT DEMİRCİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MERT DEMİRCİOĞLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to equip students with basic knowledge of probability, statistical concepts and tools to make realistic decisions in their professional life.
Course Content
Probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, statistical series, descriptive statistics
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define basic statistical concepts. |
| LO02 | Define basic properties of probability density and cumulative distribution functions of random variables. |
| LO03 | Determine appropriate probability distributions for the random events experienced in business management today and calculate the probabilities of such events. |
| LO04 | Construct and interpret statistical series, ferquency tables and charts from a given set of data Calculate and interpret descriptive statistics from a given set of data. |
| LO05 | Explains how to interpret the results of the theoretical models used in business administration, and the results of the creation / application of numerical and statistical methods. |
| LO06 | Identifies the appropriate methods for the solution of business problems |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relation to each other | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion; identify their advantages and disadvantages | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management; indicates strong and weak sides of each method. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models, and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Follow the basic steps of business management methods and apply them | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Use basic numerical and statistical softwares. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Use basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Follow the latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context | 1 |
| PLO16 | - | Perceive and interpret feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral form | 1 |
| PLO17 | - | Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 2 |
| PLO19 | - | Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affect the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An overview of Statistics and its usage in Social Sciences | Reading the given materials | |
| 2 | Graphical summarization of data | Reading the given materials | |
| 3 | Graphical summarization of data | Reading the given materials | |
| 4 | Using numerical measures to describe data | Reading the given materials | |
| 5 | Using numerical measures to describe data | Reading the given materials | |
| 6 | Using numerical measures to describe data | Reading the given materials | |
| 7 | General Review | Reading the given materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Basic Probability Concepts | Reading the given materials | |
| 10 | Basic Probability Concepts | Reading the given materials | |
| 11 | Random Variables and Common Discrete Probability Distributions | Reading the given materials | |
| 12 | Common Discrete Probability Distributions | Reading the given materials | |
| 13 | Common Continuous Probability Distributions | Reading the given materials | |
| 14 | Common Continuous Probability Distributions | Reading the given materials | |
| 15 | General Review | Reading the given materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 1. Homework | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||