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
ELT5888-1	Thesis	Spring Fall	0	0	0	20

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)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to make graduate students who will write a thesis on the research field they have determined make a preliminary study. It aims to make the students write a proposal on the selected problem within a certain time frame.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To understand the ethic rules to be followed in a research study and how to avoid plagiarism.
To understand how to cite previous studies related to to determined problem.
To find out the appropriate research methods to be used for the determined problem.

Course Content

To make students identify a research topic and write a proposal on the selected field of study.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Preparing the action plan for the research proposal
3)	Editing the attack plan of the thesis proposal
4)	Doing literature review
5)	Deciding on the research methods
6)	Deciding on the data collection tools
7)	Deciding on the data collection procedure
8)	Deciding on the data analysis methods
9)	Comparing data anlysis methods
10)	Discussing the part of results writing
11)	Getting feedback from the instructor about the study
12)	How to write the discussion section
13)	Getting feedback form the instructor about the discussion part
14)	How to write a conclusion
15)	Getting feedback from the instructor about the conclusion part
16)	Overall evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Project	1	% 90
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 10
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 90
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	3	48
Application	5	15	75
Field Work	5	20	100
Presentations / Seminar	3	15	45
Homework Assignments	15	30	450
Paper Submission	3	12	36
Total Workload			754

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