BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LOG4743 | Information Systems for Logistics Management | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
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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 |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEVENT AKSOY Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | online text material |
Course Objectives: | This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of Management Information Systems in the modern business environment. New trends and innovations in the information and communication technologies are also discussed. Students are expected to create a new e-commerce business plan/idea during this course. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Be familiar of basic terminology for Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT). II. Importance of Information systems in logistics systems. III. Show the relation between ethics, privacy, security and information systems. IV. Define data, knowledge, information and data management systems. V. Able to create a working database using a DBMS. VI. Define telecommunication technology. VII. Define e-commerce, e-business and new businesses. VIII. Relate logistics processes with e-business processes. |
What is an information system, components of information system, current information technologies, importance of IS/IT in logistics. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Be familiar of basic terminology for Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT). | Pre-reading and internet search |
2) | Importance of Information systems in modern businesses | Internet search |
3) | Define data, knowledge, information and data management systems. | |
4) | Database Management System (DBMS) implementation | Lab hour |
5) | Networks, and telecommunication. | |
6) | Internet and Internet Protocol | |
7) | E-commerce and e-business. | Internet search |
8) | Mobility and new business models. | |
9) | Review | |
10) | Information systems in logistics. | |
11) | Information systems, management and decision making. | |
12) | Show the relation between ethics, privacy, security and information systems. | |
13) | Project presentations | |
14) | Project presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Haag, S. and Cummings, M., Information System Essentials, 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2009. |
References: | Introduction to Information Systems, by R. K. Rainer and C. G. Cegielski, Wiley, 2011. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Application | 1 | % 10 |
Quizzes | 6 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 20 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Laboratory | 1 | 1 |
Application | 2 | 8 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 91 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 |
Project | 7 | 22 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 |
Jury | 1 | 2 |
Total Workload | 169 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | |
2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | |
3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | |
4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | |
5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | |
6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | |
9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | |
11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | |
13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |