Globalization process of the world economy. Internationalization of firms, and state-business relations from an institutionalist, interdisciplinary and comparative perspective with special reference to the recent theoretical debates and empirical findings in international and comparative political economy and international business fields. Nature and evolution of the global economy and business environment with particular emphasis on interactions between structure, institutions and agency. Motivations, strategies and operations of multinational enterprises, especially Emerging Country Multinationals (EMNCs) with particular emphasis on Turkish multinationals. State-Corporate relations with special reference to interactions among these two key actors in the context of bargaining and power. Application of theoretical concepts and frameworks to real life cases.

An overview of the processes involved in starting, funding and investing in a new or growing entrepreneurial venture. Development of skills and knowledge required fro organizing and managing a new business enterprise and preparing the business plan. A Business Plan project is integrated into the course, requiring students to work in groups on the development of a business idea into an entrepreneurial project. Students will be able to use their creativity and sharpen their research, analysis and writing skills. The final evaluation of the project is partly conducted by a group of executives representing a broad range of industries.

Introduction to the concept of Strategy and Strategic Management, industry analysis: External environment of the firm, resources and capabilities of the firm, key success factors in competitive advantage, corporate strategy, global strategies and the multinational corporation, management of the multi-business corporation, current trends in strategic management.

Procedures and processes by which companies are directed and controlled; the board of directors and its working procedures; strategies to influence management thinking on the part of the board of directors, individual directors, shareholders and the wider community of stakeholders; comparative perspectives on governance in the Industrialized World and in Emerging Markets.

Changing global context and its reflections in foreign policy strategies. Main factors determining Turkish foreign policy and what they mean for geo-political dynamics, as well as the possible threats and opportunities that they pose for the business world.

Execution of business strategy; interdependence with policy, structure, people, strategic and operating plans, performance measurement, processes, corporate vision and values, business unit metrics. Understanding of corporate dynamics that hinder or foster effective execution. Systems, tools and resources for strategy aligned implementation.

Managing a computer simulated firm over consecutive, annual operating periods whereby competitive performance is measured in terms of market shares and corresponding financial results. Integrative learning experience in the essentials of financial accounting, principles of marketing, finance and operations management; and the importance of good forecasting in balancing the overall business activities of a firm in a market- driven economy.

An overview of the processes involved in starting, funding and investing in a new or growing entrepreneurial venture. Development of skills and knowledge required for organizing and managing a new business enterprise and preparing the business plan.

This course builds on work begun in orientation program dealing with team building, group and feedback processes. Launched by a series of skills building workshops including effective writing and public speaking, negotiations and creative problem solving, the course explores the leadership concept, key leadership traits and typical leadership styles, situational leadership, and the critical role of leadership during the change process. A personal development plan is prepared based on self-awareness to build on strengths while improving weaknesses in order to develop abilities to manage oneself and to lead others.

Effect of political and regulatory agencies and media and activist group actions on commercial success. Integration of initiatives for mutually beneficial relations with governments and Non-Government Organizations (NGO?s) into the company?s strategy.

Fundamentals of Turkish contract law especially Vienna Sales Convention (CISG) and Unidroit Principles. Private international law, i.e. questions on jurisdiction, applicable law and recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions. Basic structure of international commercial arbitration law by reference to the arbitration rules such as ICC and Unidroit Arbitration Rules. INCOterms, payment methods.

Interns are expected to solidify their knowledge about adult and child psychopathology and will gain hands-on experience in working with psychiatric patients. They will be able to connect with their underlying humanity, will work on effective communication strategies and professional behaviors with patients, families, and other members of the team caring for the patient. Interns will be expected to conduct diagnostic interviews, formulate a biopsychosocial understanding of the presenting problem and work on implementing treatment plans. They will spend half their time in inpatient settings and the rest in outpatient clinics as well as consultation and liaison services. They will have exposure to different treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy, diverse psychotherapy techniques, electroconvulsive therapy, occupational therapy, group, family and other supportive interventions. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Interns are expected to solidify their knowledge about adult and child psychopathology and will gain hands-on experience in working with psychiatric patients. They will be able to connect with their underlying humanity, will work on effective communication strategies and professional behaviors with patients, families, and other members of the team caring for the patient. Interns will be expected to conduct diagnostic interviews, formulate a biopsychosocial understanding of the presenting problem and work on implementing treatment plans. They will spend half their time in inpatient settings and the rest in outpatient clinics as well as consultation and liaison services. They will have exposure to different treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy, diverse psychotherapy techniques, electroconvulsive therapy, occupational therapy, group, family and other supportive interventions. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Interns are expected to solidify their knowledge about adult and child psychopathology and will gain hands-on experience in working with psychiatric patients. They will be able to connect with their underlying humanity, will work on effective communication strategies and professional behaviors with patients, families, and other members of the team caring for the patient. Interns will be expected to conduct diagnostic interviews, formulate a biopsychosocial understanding of the presenting problem and work on implementing treatment plans. They will spend half their time in inpatient settings and the rest in outpatient clinics as well as consultation and liaison services. They will have exposure to different treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy, diverse psychotherapy techniques, electroconvulsive therapy, occupational therapy, group, family and other supportive interventions. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Role of marketing research in the firm and the research process. In-depth examination and application of the research process which includes formulation of research problems, research designs, sampling issues, data collection, and analysis.

Reviews major theories and empirical findings on consumer behavior; relates them to design and execution of effective marketing strategy. Individual decision making and consumer learning; external influences such as culture, social class, reference groups, family, and situational variables.

Marketing management in modern organizations; knowledge and application of key strategic frameworks to customer analysis, environment, competition, and organizational strengths and weaknesses. Creative selection of target markets and planning the components of the marketing mix. The role and use of information in marketing planning, determinants of and the nature of buying behavior. The complexity of developing and managing the marketing process in a multinational arena.

Topics will be announced when offered.

An overview of broad marketing issues facing higher level of management. Strategic perspective in study of business and marketing objectives, market segmentation, targeting and positioning, product development, pricing, distribution, promotion, market research and global marketing.

Interns in Obstetrics and Gynecology are expected to fulfill a four-week program rotating through specialties in the Department. Two weeks are spent as part of the labor and delivery team; following-up laboring and antepartum patients, assisting in deliveries and C-sections, seeing patients in the outpatient Obstetrics clinics. Interns will spend two weeks as part of the Gynecology service. During this period, they are expected to actively take part in the care of in-patients, assist in the operating room, consult emergency patients and work in the Outpatient Clinic. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Interns in Obstetrics and Gynecology are expected to fulfill a four-week program rotating through specialties in the Department. Two weeks are spent as part of the labor and delivery team; following-up laboring and antepartum patients, assisting in deliveries and C-sections, seeing patients in the outpatient Obstetrics clinics. Interns will spend two weeks as part of the Gynecology service. During this period, they are expected to actively take part in the care of in-patients, assist in the operating room, consult emergency patients and work in the Outpatient Clinic. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Interns in Obstetrics and Gynecology are expected to fulfill a four-week program rotating through specialties in the Department. Two weeks are spent as part of the labor and delivery team; following-up laboring and antepartum patients, assisting in deliveries and C-sections, seeing patients in the outpatient Obstetrics clinics. Interns will spend two weeks as part of the Gynecology service. During this period, they are expected to actively take part in the care of in-patients, assist in the operating room, consult emergency patients and work in the Outpatient Clinic. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Basic clinical skills to assess the medical, developmental, and behavioral issues concerning children, from newborns to adolescents. Disease and injury prevention, the use of screening tools, and immunizations. Common acute/chronic medical and surgical conditions in childhood: mechanisms of diseases, pathologic findings, clinical presentations, physical examination, symptomatology, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging and treatment. Generation of an age-appropriate differential diagnosis for common symptoms or patient presentations. Interpretation of the results of common diagnostic tests with an emphasis on age related norms. Neonatal and pediatric advanced life support, approach to the emergent pediatric patients and stabilization skills. In this block, the interns will rotate in the general pediatric ward, pediatric ambulatory settings, the newborn and pediatric intensive care units and pediatric emergency unit. The program will consist of patient follow-up, shifts, case discussions and literature research and presentations. (8 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Basic clinical skills to assess the medical, developmental, and behavioral issues concerning children, from newborns to adolescents. Disease and injury prevention, the use of screening tools, and immunizations. Common acute/chronic medical and surgical conditions in childhood: mechanisms of diseases, pathologic findings, clinical presentations, physical examination, symptomatology, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging and treatment. Generation of an age-appropriate differential diagnosis for common symptoms or patient presentations. Interpretation of the results of common diagnostic tests with an emphasis on age related norms. Neonatal and pediatric advanced life support, approach to the emergent pediatric patients and stabilization skills. In this block, the interns will rotate in the general pediatric ward, pediatric ambulatory settings, the newborn and pediatric intensive care units and pediatric emergency unit. The program will consist of patient follow-up, shifts, case discussions and literature research and presentations. (8 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)