INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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
GEP1638 Topics in Communication Management Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. SELCAN YEŞİLYURT
Course Objectives: This course aims to teach comprehensively the basic concepts, theoretical perspectives and basic skills of effective communication in different specializations. Students will learn the similarities, distinctive characteristics and requirements of communication within these specialized sectors. Course intends to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of communication management in specialized fields, giving them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in different disciplines and in a variety of professional environments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to;
1) Explain the communication process,
2) Understand the key concepts of communication management,
3) Define corporate culture, leadership, organizational commitement, job satisfaction, employee communication, storytelling and its components,
4) Explain corporate social responsibility, corporate citizenship, environmental citizenship and sustainability in different fields,
5) Learn crisis communication,
6) Understand sponsorship,
7) Define political communication and lobbying,
8) Explain health communication, dialogic communication and sports communication,
9) Learn event management,
10) Recognize the importance of relationship management in different sectors.

Course Content

In this course, students will learn communication management and communication studies in different fields. The course is based on fundamental concepts, theoretical perspectives and essential skills crucial for effective communication management across various specializations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course, aim and contributions of the course
2) An overview of the concept of the communication management
3) Corporate culture and communication
4) Leadership, Organizational commitment, Job satisfaction, Employee communication
5) Corporate social responsibility
6) Storytelling
7) Crisis communication
8) Midterm Week
9) Political communication and Lobbying
10) Event management
11) Sponsorship, Sports communication
12) Health communication, Dialogic communication
13) Corporate citizenship, Environmental citizenship, Sustainability
14) Review of the semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1- Management & Organization. Williams, J. C., Sisk, H. L., & DuBrin, A. J. South-Western Pub.Co.,1985. 2- Auditing Organizational Communication : A Handbook of Research, Theory and Practice / Edited by Owen Hargie and Dennis Tourish, 2009. 3- Corporate Communication : A Guide to Theory and Practice / Joep Cornelissen, 2011.
References: Other resources will be given weekly and will be uploaded to itslearning system .

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 6 78
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 121

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 4
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. 3
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.