SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50413METOZ-DIT0074	Free Zones and International Trade Incentives	2	Spring	2	0	2	4

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor SALİHA UYAK ÇELİK
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Instructor SALİHA UYAK ÇELİK
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable students to recognize free zones, to understand their role in export and import processes, and to have a good grasp of the incentives and exceptions applied in Turkey's free zones within the scope of current laws. In addition, with the information given about the incentive tools that export-oriented enterprises can benefit from and the foreign trade incentive system, the students will be able to apply incentives and analyze their reasons, and to ensure that they have the necessary skills and equipment in this regard.

Course Content:

The Free Zone part of the course starts with the introduction and covers the establishment and management process and advantages; exceptions and incentives applied in free zones in Turkey; free zone operations; free trade zone data statistics of recent years. Within the scope of Foreign Trade Incentives, up-to-date case studies on export-oriented incentives, import policy measures, and import-related practices are explained in a comprehensive and up-to-date form, including organizations promoting foreign trade, products and services.

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) Explain the place and importance of foreign trade policies in the foreign trade policy.

2) Define foreign trade incentives types. Revises the evolution of the incentives in Turkey.

3) Distinguish which firm can benefit from which foreign trade incentives. Explain the documents that should be prepared in order to benefit from foreign trade incentives.

4) Define the free zone. Gain knowledge about different applications in the world.

5) Reach a level of knowledge that can discuss the functions of free zones, their establishment purposes, and their contribution to the economy.

6) Explain tax and investment incentives and exceptions applied in free zones in Turkey.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Explain the current foreign trade incentives in Turkey and introduces the institutions giving the incentives. Explain the necessary procedures to benefit from foreign trade incentives.

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 to Free Zones.	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
2)	Establishment, Management and Advantages of Free Trade Zones	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject. Course Notes and related legislation
3)	Free Trade Zones in Turkey	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
4)	Exceptions and Incentives Applied in Free Trade Zones in Turkey	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
5)	Free Trade Zone Operations in Turkey	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
6)	Free Trade Zone Data Statistics of Turkey and Comparison	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
7)	Midterm
8)	Organizations Promoting Foreign Trade	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
9)	Product Export Incentives - 1	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
10)	Product Export Incentives - 2	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
11)	Incentives for Service Export and Turk Eximbank Loans	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
12)	Other Incentive Practices	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
13)	Import Policy Measures and Practices Regarding Imports	Part of the course resources that covers the related subject.
14)	Final Exam

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

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Derslerde okunması tavsiye edilen makaleler ve örnek olay çalışmaları Ders notları

References:

Polat, Ç, (ed.), (2018), Dış Ticaretin Finansmanı ve Teşviki, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir, e-kitap. Gökbulut, R. İ., Dış Ticaretin Finansmanı ve Teşviki, İstanbul Üniversitesi Açık ve Uzaktan Eğitim Fakültesi Kitabı, e-kitap. Afşar, A. (ed.) 2020, Dış Ticaretin Finansmanı ve Teşviki, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir, e-kitap. Ortakarpuz, M. (Ed.). (2020). Küresel Ekonomide Özel Ekonomik Alanlar: Serbest Bölgeler ve Lojistik Köyler. Eğitim Yayınevi. Konya. Saraçoğlu, F., Özcan, B. (2021), Serbest Bölgeler ve Vergi Planlaması, EPAMAT Basım Yayın, Ankara. T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı web sitesi ilgili sayfası: https://ticaret.gov.tr/serbest-bolgeler 3218 Sayılı Serbest Bölgeler Kanunu Serbest Bölgeler Uygulama Yönetmeliği Dış Ticaret Teşvikleri Mevzuatı www.eximbank.gov.tr

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

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1				KPLO 2					KPLO 3						KPLO 4				KPLO 5
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	6	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7

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 basic, theoretical and practical information about foreign trade operations.	5
	1.1 Explains the theoretical and practical knowledge of international trade and international economics.	5
	1.2 List the basic functions and principles of foreign trade in import and export dimension and describe business processes.	5
	1.3 List the delivery and payment methods used in foreign trade.	5
	1.4 Explain free zones and foreign trade incentives and practices with examples.	5
2)	Analyze the necessary information to follow international economic, political, cultural, social, legal and financial conjuncture.	5
	2.1 Recall foreign trade legislation, customs legislation and other relevant legislation that form the legal framework of foreign trade.	5
	2.2 Interprets knowledge and skills about basic knowledge and computer applications in finance and accounting.
	2.3 Explain the basic principles and elements of commercial law.
	2.4 Adapts international finance and accounting operations to operational activities.
	2.5 Interprets Turkey's economy and information about the world economy.	3
3)	Uses the administrative information required by international trade, logistics and customs procedures	5
	3.1 Explain logistics and procurement processes.
	3.2 Describe the application principles of customs clearance procedures and list the document preparation business processes.	5
	3.3 Explains the basic, theoretical, practical and current knowledge in the field of business management.
	3.4 Remember e-commerce, marketing and direct sales processes.
	3.5 Explain the functions and processes of international marketing.
	3.6 Relate basic business functions and business processes.
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.	2
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.	2
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.	5
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.	5
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.	5
5)	Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society	2
	5.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems.	2
	5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility.
	5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field.
	5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction.
	5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation.
	5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning
	5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency.
	5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur.
	5.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1).

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
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

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
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 40.00
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	Total Workload
Course	14	26
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	54
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	6
Midterms	1	4
Semester Final Exam	1	4
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	14
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)		68
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)		4