| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 7 | BA453 | CORPORATE LAW | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 | 12.09.2025 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Identifying fundamental concepts and types of companies under Turkish corporate law.
Analyzing the legal procedures related to the establishment, governance, financing, and operation of companies.
Evaluating controversial issues and legal disputes in corporate law using critical thinking and legal reasoning.
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Course Content
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This module aims to cover the general principles of Company Law. The module examines the various structures through which businesses may be run; overview of company law in Turkey; types of companies and the method of establishing and running those companies; ways of financing and conducting the affairs of a company; piercing the corporate veil; company constitutions; corporate powers and their division; membership and the general meeting; directors; meetings of directors; duties and liability of directors; corporate governance; company contracts; shareholder remedies and the protection of minority shareholders.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Evaluation Criteria Weight (%)
Attendance/Participation 10%
Midterm Exam 45%
Final Exam 45%
Total 100%
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Associate Prof.Dr. FATMA SELEN MADENOĞLU
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. KÜBRA ŞİMŞEK
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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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
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In-Term Studies
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Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı
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1
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%
40
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Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı
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1
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%
60
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Total
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2
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%
100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Belirsiz
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10
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9
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90
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Yazılı Sınav
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1
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25
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25
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Okuma
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1
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2
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2
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Araştırma
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1
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2
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2
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Seminer
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1
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3
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3
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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1
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3
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3
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Final Sınavı
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1
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25
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25
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
150
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
| No | Learning Outcomes |
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1
| Define key concepts and types of companies under Turkish corporate law. |
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2
| Analyze the legal procedures regarding the establishment, governance, financing, and dissolution of companies. |
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3
| Interpret the responsibilities and liabilities of directors and other company organs in accordance with corporate governance principles. |
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4
| Evaluate legal remedies available to shareholders, particularly regarding minority shareholder protections. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Overview of Company Law in Turkey
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| 2 |
Types of Companies and the Method of Establishing and Running those Companies
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| 3 |
Commercial Companies
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-
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| 4 |
Limited Liability Companies
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-
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| 5 |
Joint Stock Companies
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-
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-
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| 6 |
General Assembly
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-
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| 7 |
Board of Directors, Duties and Liability of Directors
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-
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-
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| 8 |
Corporate Governance
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-
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| 9 |
Shareholders’ Rights
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-
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
https://sis.agu.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progCourseDetails.aspx?curCourse=79316&lang=en