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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS PR. | |
| Code | IIBF313 |
| Name | Competition Law |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HARUN BAL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal rules ensuring free competition in markets, focusing on anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, and merger control.
Course Content
This course covers the legal and economic principles regarding anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, and merger control, including the procedural rules of investigation and sanctions.
Course Precondition
Introduction to Law and Business Law.
Resources
Rekabet Hukuku, Sanlı, Kerem Cem, On İki Levha Yayıncılık. Rekabet Hukuku Dersleri, Aslan, İ. Yılmaz, Ekin Basım Yayın.
Notes
Rekabet Hukuku, Sanlı, Kerem Cem, On İki Levha Yayıncılık. Rekabet Hukuku Dersleri, Aslan, İ. Yılmaz, Ekin Basım Yayın.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identify anti-competitive practices and cartels |
| LO02 | Analyze "Dominant Position" in a relevant market. |
| LO03 | Understand the legal framework of merger and acquisition (M&A) controls. |
| LO04 | Evaluate the role of Competition Authorities and enforcement procedures. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | 5 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Competition Law: History, objectives, and the economic rationale of antitrust. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | The Concept of Undertaking & Market: Definition of "undertaking" and determining the "relevant market." | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Anti-Competitive Agreements: Vertical vs. Horizontal agreements and the concept of cartels. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Concerted Practices: Decisions of associations of undertakings and non-binding cooperation. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Exemptions I: Individual exemptions and the criteria for legal compliance. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Exemptions II: Group (Block) exemptions and their application in various sectors. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Abuse of Dominance I: Identification of a dominant position in the market. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Abuse of Dominance II: Exploitative and exclusionary practices (predatory pricing, tying). | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Merger and Acquisition Control I: Legal thresholds and mandatory notifications for M&As. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Merger and Acquisition Control II: Substantial lessening of competition and efficiency defense. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Enforcement & Sanctions: Investigations by the Competition Authority and administrative fines. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Private Enforcement: Compensation lawsuits and damages resulting from competition breaches. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Current Trends: Digital markets, big tech regulation, and case law review. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Current Trends: Digital markets, big tech regulation, and case law review.-2 | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 124 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,96 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||