11111

COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


dba.ieu.edu.tr

Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Fall
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will be able to define the retailing concept.
  • Students will be able to explain the role and importance of retailing in the economy.
  • Students will be able to evaluate the role of retailing in distribution channels.
  • Students will be able to explain the relationship between retailers and other parties in the distribution channel.
Course Description

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
2 What is Retailing? A General Introduction Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
3 Strategic Planning in Retailing Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
4 Types of Retailers, NonTraditional Retailing Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
5 Customer Buying Behavior, Identifying and Understanding Customers Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
6 Building and Sustaining Relationships in Retailing Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
7 Choosing a Store Location, TradingArea Analysis, Site Selection Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
8 Midterm
9 Human Resources Management in Retailing Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
10 Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
11 Merchandise Management and Pricing Strategy Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
12 Communication Strategy in Retailing Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
13 Review of the Semester Michael Levy and Barton A. Weitz, Retailing Management (8th ed. ), McGrawHill, 2012
14 Project Presentations
15 Project Presentations
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks .Above stated book chapters and Powerpoint presentations.
Suggested Readings/Materials Barry Berman ve Joel R. Evans, Retail Management: A Strategic Approach Prentice Hall. Patrick M. Dunne ve Robert F. Lusch, Retailing, Thomson.International journals (Journal of Retailing, International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management).

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
2
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
18
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
11
Final Exams
1
24
    Total
125

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 To solve problems, to have analytical and holistic viewpoint and to develop strategic thinking as a principle in the field of business administration X
2 To evaluate It is aimed to graduate students whom are able to critique what they have already learn in the field of management, adopting life long learning and continuously developing themselves X
3 It is aimed to graduate students whom are able to transfer their academic knowledge to organizational level and capable of expressing themselves regarding organizational problems both oral and written X
4 The students are required to understand the concepts and ideas of business in both national and multinational settings and practice cross disciplinary and comparative analysis X
5 It is required to know and practice the quality and productivity principles of business life X
6 Act and think with an innovative motive and able to apply the academic knowledge gain during new and unconventional occasions X
7 Acquiring leadership qualifications and applying them successfully X
8 Working efficiently and effectively, learning how to be a team member, taking responsibilities, being open minded, constructive, vulnerable to criticism and having self confidence X
9 It is required to know the regional economic aspects and transfer the academic knowledge to real life with both national and international thinking X
10 To know and apply the realities of business ethics and act according to social, scientific and ethical values under any circumstances such as data collection, evaluation, announcing and practicing X
11 Able to use a foreign language as fluent as possible for both chasing the scientific publication and developing proper communication with colleagues from other countries, (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) X
12 Intermediate in both written and spoken of a second foreign language
13 Able to use computer programs and technology to an adequate level required by business practices. X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 

İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi | Sakarya Caddesi No:156, 35330 Balçova - İZMİR Tel: +90 232 279 25 25 | webmaster@ieu.edu.tr | YBS 2010