EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BUS5102 Human Resources Management Fall 3 0 3 8
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: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. AHMET ERKUŞ
Assoc. Prof. MERVE KOÇOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course has been organized both to facilitate students’ understanding of human resource management and to provide expanded coverage of emerging issues such as strategic human resource management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
I.Understands the objectives and duties of Human Resource Management. Also, analyzing the contribution of the department on company performance.
II.Explains Strategic role of Human Resource Management.
III.Learns to prepare job analysis, job descriptions and job specifications. Explains their values for the other human resource activities.
IV.Defines personnel planning and its techniques. Compares the internal and external sources of recruiting.
V.Describes the methods which are used in recruitment and selection processes and identifies both the drawbacks and contributions of each.
VI.Understands how to make effective interviews in recruitment by being aware of the biases and errors.
VII.Describes the training and development process needed for both new and current employees in order to perform effectively.

Course Content

Some of the themes covered in this course are: strategic role of human resource management; recruitment and placement; employee testing and selection; training development; performance appraisal. The course will based on Turkish human resource activity examples which are going to help students in their work life.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Strategic Role of Human Resource Management
2) Strategic Human Resource Management
3) Job Analysis
4) Personnel Planning and Recruiting
5) Employee Testing and Selection
6) Interviewing Candidates
7) Midterm
8) Training and Developing Employees
9) Performance Management and Appraisal
10) Managing Careers
11) Establishing Strategic Pay Plans
12) Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives
13) Benefits and Services
14) Ethics, Justice, And Fair Treatment in HR Management

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Optional Text İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi (2006, 6. Baskı), by İlhami Fındıkçı, Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul
References: Text Book Human Resource Management (2011, 12th edition), by Gary Dessler, Prentice Hall. Other readings will be distributed and assigned throughout the semester.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 14 96
Study Hours Out of Class 13 54
Midterms 1 6
Final 1 2
Total Workload 200

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) Students will be able to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of Educational/Instructional Technology.
2) Students will be able to conduct research in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology.
3) Students will be able to plan and evaluate in the process of teaching information technologies. 3
4) Students will be able to select and implement appropriate strategies and techniques for teaching information technologies.
5) Students will be able to put their theoretical information into practice in the area of Educational/Instructional Technology.
6) Students will be able to design and develop educational materials, software and games.
7) Students will be able to implement information technologies effectively in and outside of educational environments.
8) Students will be able to measure and evaluate learners' performances in educational environments.
9) Students will be able to self-improve their knowledge continuously in information technologies.
10) Students will be able to act ethically in electronic and non-electronic educational environments, and pass these values to next generations.
11) Students will be able to plan, manage, and evaluate educational projects. 2
12) Students will be able to find out the technologic necessities of companies, and set up these technologies. 2