SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ISL6308	Global Business Practices in Sustainability	0	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜR BURÇAK GÜRSOY YENİLMEZ
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜR BURÇAK GÜRSOY YENİLMEZ
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This course involves a deep understanding of the dramatic impact of sustainability on business practices.

Course Content:

The course will begin with a brief historical overview of the concept of sustainability and its origins. Following this, the Sustainable Development Goals and the policies countries have developed to achieve them will be explained. In subsequent weeks, the impact of sustainability on different business functions will be examined. Operation, finance, marketing, management, organization, human resources, innovation, and entrepreneurship will be discussed in terms of their relationship with sustainability. Each week will include practical examples and case studies to deepen the understanding of the topics.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Learns what sustainability is and SDGs are.
2) Understands the impact of sustainability on different business functions such as production, finance, marketing, management, organization, and human resources.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Conducts case studies and practical applications on sustainable global business practices.
2) Critically evaluates the sustainability practices of the company in a given sector and develops solutions.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction and Syllabus
2)	Sustainability in Historical Trajectory	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
3)	International Agencies and SDGs	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
4)	Sustainability and Organizational Culture	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
5)	Sustainability and Marketing	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
6)	Sustainability and Finance	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
7)	Sustainability and Operation	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Sustainability and Human Resources	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
10)	Sustainability and Innovation	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
11)	Corporate Sustainability Management	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
12)	Sustainability Management Systems	Lecture Notes - Online Beykoz
13)	Student Presentations - I
14)	Student Presentations - II
15)	FINAL EXAM

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2) Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3) Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4) Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5) Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6) Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7) Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8) Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9) Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10) Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11) Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12) Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2)	Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3)	Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4)	Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5)	Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6)	Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7)	Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8)	Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9)	Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10)	Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11)	Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12)	Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Case Study
Homework
Project Preparation

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 15.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	1	14	14
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	14	14
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	70
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			152
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Çakmak, A. F. & Göktaş Kulualp, H (ed.). İşletmelerde Sürdürülebilirlik Yönetimi. Gazi Kitabevi, 2024. Mendeş Pekdemir, I (ed.). İşletmelerde Sürdürülebilirlik Dinamikleri. Beta Yayınevi, 2017. Yılmaz, B. Sosyal Sürdürülebilirlik. Ceres Yayınları, 2024.