Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7BA461SME MARKETING3+0+03512.09.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Introducing the concept of SME marketing by outlining its unique characteristics and strategic relevance in entrepreneurial contexts.

Providing comprehensive definitions of entrepreneurial marketing, CEO branding, corporate branding, digital marketing, and relationship marketing, emphasizing their roles in SME environments.

Equipping students with a foundational understanding of the specific characteristics and operational constraints.
Course Content This course provides an in-depth exploration of marketing within the context of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Emphasizing the intersection between entrepreneurship and marketing, it introduces students to the unique characteristics, challenges, and strategic decision-making processes specific to SMEs. Students will engage with contemporary topics such as entrepreneurial marketing, corporate and CEO branding, digital and relationship marketing, and SME-specific constraints. Through real-life case studies and academic literature, the course aims to develop students’ ability to apply theoretical insights to practical scenarios in SME environments.
Course Methods and Techniques Initial Project Report Submission 20%
Group Presentation – Graded Individually 20%
Midterm Exam 30%
Final Project Submission 30%
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. SERAP SARP serap.sarp@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. SERAP SARP
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kitap
Slides
Course Notes -
Documents slayt, kitap
Assignments proje
Exams midterm

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 14 % 10
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 30
Ödev 1 % 10
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
18
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 20 20
Grup Sunumu 1 2 2
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 20 20
Sunum 1 2 2
Proje 1 20 20
Okuma 1 14 14
Rapor 1 10 10
Araştırma 1 14 14
Seminer 1 3 3
Yüz Yüze Ders 1 15 15
Derse Devam 1 10 10
Final Sınavı 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the fundamental principles and practices of SME marketing.
2 Distinguish between entrepreneurial marketing, CEO branding, corporate branding, digital marketing, and relationship marketing.
3 Explain the structural characteristics and constraints of SMEs.
4 Analyze the decision-making process within SMEs.
5 Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world SME marketing practices and cases.
6 Evaluate academic literature related to SME marketing concepts and practices.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Marketing, entrepreneurship and SMEs Reading
2 Entrepreneurial Marketing
3 CEO Branding Reading
4 Management in SMEs

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 3 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 4
C1 4 3 2 2 3 3 4 2 3
C2 4 3 1 1 3 3 3 2 3
C3 3 2 3 2 2 2 4 3
C4 3 3 4 2 2 3 3 4
C5 4 4 2 2 2 3 4 4 3 4
C6 3 5 1 1 1 4 2 2 3 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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