BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ELT5887 | Seminar | Spring Fall |
0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Prerequisites: |
ELT5888-1 - Thesis |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Graduate Seminar course is a systematic study that prepares students for their thesis writing. To help students conduct a thesis study, the course involves augmenting critical thinking, researching, and academic writing skills. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Critique research articles on current topics 2. Formulate a specific research topic and research questions 3. Conduct literature review relevant to a research topic they have selected 4. Collaborate with faculty to develop applicable research methodology for data collection and analyses 5. Write a research proposal outlining key elements of the proposed project and present it orally in seminar |
Course Content
| The seminar course introduces students with various current research ideas widening their perspectives and awareness of topics of interests through invited speakers and their presentations. The course orients students to conduct literature review on a pre-determined subject, to help them gain competence in synthesizing the literature, collect data, analyze, interpret and discuss the findings. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the seminar course | Syllabus |
| 2) | Academic study aim, academic writing, and plagiarism | Reading articles |
| 3) | Identifying a research problem and writing research questions | Reading related book chapters and articles |
| 4) | Literature review | Reading articles |
| 5) | Data collection methods: Quantitative | Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar |
| 6) | Data collection methods: Qualitative | Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar |
| 7) | Data analysis | Reading articles |
| 8) | Discussion based on the findings | Reading articles |
| 9) | Discussion and conclusion | |
| 10) | Feedback on projects | |
| 11) | Feedback on projects | |
| 12) | Project presentations | |
| 13) | Project presentations | |
| 14) | Project presentations |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | The instructor may assign readings, handouts, web-based activities throughout the semester. |
| References: | American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th edition). Washington, DC: Author. (or other appropriate style manual) |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 2 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | % 50 |
| Project | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 10 | 14 | 140 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 19 | 95 |
| Total Workload | 246 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| 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 |