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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ECOZ207 |
| Name | Business Law |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| 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
The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the legal principles and rules governing business transactions and organizations. It aims to equip students with the ability to recognize legal issues in business scenarios, understand the risks associated with commercial decisions, and grasp the fundamental rights and obligations of business entities.
Course Content
The course covers the basic concepts of law, the judicial system, and specific branches of law relevant to business. Key topics include the Law of Obligations (contracts and torts), Commercial Law (commercial enterprises and partnerships), Negotiable Instruments, Labor Law, and Intellectual Property rights.
Course Precondition
Ön koşul bulunmamaktadır.
Resources
Essentials of Business Law by Anthony Liuzzo and Ruth Calhoun.
Notes
Business Law: Text and Cases by Kenneth W. Clarkson and Roger LeRoy Miller.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identify the fundamental sources and branches of law. |
| LO02 | Understand the essential elements of a valid contract and the consequences of a breach. |
| LO03 | Differentiate between various types of business organizations (sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations). |
| LO04 | Recognize the legal requirements for establishing and operating a commercial enterprise. |
| LO05 | Comprehend the basic principles of labor law and employer-employee relationships. |
| LO06 | Identify the legal protections for intellectual property in a business context. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy sciece 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 nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and aquire abiliy in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility individually and/or in a team, take leadership and work effectively | 4 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself | 4 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and present effectively | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understand and interpret related peoples´ feelings, thoughts and behaviours correctly; express him-/herself accurately in written and oral language | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Law: Sources of law, hierarchy of norms, and the judicial system. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Concept of Personhood: Real persons vs. legal entities, capacity to act, and legal rights. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Law of Obligations - General Principles: Formation of obligations, legal transactions, and tort liability. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Contract Law I: Essential elements of contracts: Offer, acceptance, consideration, and validity requirements. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Contract Law II: Performance of contracts, consequences of breach, and legal remedies. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Commercial Law Fundamentals: Definition of merchant, commercial enterprise, and trade registry procedures. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Commercial Names & Competition: Trade names, trademarks, and legal frameworks for preventing unfair competition. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Business Organizations I: Legal structures of sole proprietorships and general partnerships. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Business Organizations II: Governance and liability in Corporations (Joint-Stock) and Limited Liability Companies. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Negotiable Instruments: Legal basics and functions of checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Labor Law: Employment contracts, working conditions, and legal procedures for termination. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 13 | Intellectual Property: Introduction to protection of patents, copyrights, and industrial designs in business. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Review & Case Studies: Synthesis of all topics through the analysis of practical business law scenarios. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 71 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,84 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||