INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM4107 | Positive Psychology and Career Management | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
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Recommended Optional Program Components: | Yok |
Course Objectives: | The course is divided to different parts. For the first part main aim is to explain effects of positive psychology and positive organizational behavior on work life. At second part it is aimed to explain and discuss effects of individual and organizational career management on future decisions. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who completed this course completely will be able to I- Learn general concepts about positive psychology II- Realize importance of happiness and subjective well-being on life satisfaction III- Learn the concept of psychological capital IV- Realize the importance of work-life balance for job performance V- Learn general concepts about career management VI- List activities that are organized by organizations related to career management VII- Realize the importance of personal features on career management VIII- Write their CV IX- Learn how to behave at job interviews |
In this course, concepts related to career management and positive psychology will be explained. During positive psychology part basic concepts of positive psychology, the concept of happiness, work-life balance and positive organizational behavior will be discussed. In the part of career management; individual and organizational career management, skills and values, CV writing and, job interviews will be explained. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction Positive Psychology | Textbooks and presntations |
1) | Business life and career management | Textbooks and presentations |
2) | The meaning of happiness and subjective well-being | Textbooks and presentations |
3) | Positive emotions, self regulation and control | Textbooks and presentations |
4) | Positive Organizational Behavior | Textbooks and presentations |
5) | Work-life balance- SWOT Analysis | Textbooks and presentations |
6) | Job attitudes and effect of positive psychology on work performance | Textbooks and presentations |
7) | Review and Midterm | Textbooks and presentations |
8) | Introduction to career management | Textbooks and presentations |
9) | Career Management in organizations | Textbooks and presentations |
10) | Individual Career Management | Textbooks and presentations |
11) | Realizing your values and skills | Textbooks and presentations |
13) | CV Writing and Job interviews | Textbooks and presentations |
14) | General Review and Relationship between career management and positive psychology | N/A |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Positive Psychology (2009), by Steve Baumgardner, Marie K. Crothers, Pearson. 2. What color is your parachute? (2018), by Richard N. Bolles, Ten Speed Press |
References: | Managing Careers: theory and practice (2004), by Yehuda Baruch, Prentice Hall. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 7 | % 35 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 70 |
Homework Assignments | 11 | 33 |
Quizzes | 7 | 7 |
Final | 1 | 3 |
Total Workload | 155 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information | |
2) | Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. | |
3) | Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. | |
4) | Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. | |
5) | He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. | |
6) | Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. | |
7) | He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. | |
8) | Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. | |
9) | With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |