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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | FEAS305 |
| 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 | İngilizce |
| 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
ones & Sufrin's EU Competition Law, Oxford University Press. Competition Law, Richard Whish & David Bailey.
Notes
ones & Sufrin's EU Competition Law, Oxford University Press. Competition Law, Richard Whish & David Bailey.
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 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 | |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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 |
| 2 | The Concept of Undertaking & Market: Definition of "undertaking" and determining the "relevant market." | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Anti-Competitive Agreements: Vertical vs. Horizontal agreements and the concept of cartels. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Concerted Practices: Decisions of associations of undertakings and non-binding cooperation. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Exemptions I: Individual exemptions and the criteria for legal compliance. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Exemptions II: Group (Block) exemptions and their application in various sectors. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Abuse of Dominance I: Identification of a dominant position in the market. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 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 |
| 10 | Merger and Acquisition Control I: Legal thresholds and mandatory notifications for M&As. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Merger and Acquisition Control II: Substantial lessening of competition and efficiency defense. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Enforcement & Sanctions: Investigations by the Competition Authority and administrative fines. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Private Enforcement: Compensation lawsuits and damages resulting from competition breaches. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Current Trends: Digital markets, big tech regulation, and case law review. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General evaluation | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 119 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,76 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||