COP4427 Microsoft – Dynamics of CRM ProgrammingBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
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
COP4427 Microsoft – Dynamics of CRM Programming Spring
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: 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 CEMAL OKAN ŞAKAR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course objectives are covered in four parts.
1.Application : Part One explores the Microsoft Dynamics CRM application from a user's perspective. Application functionality covered in the course includes Core CRM Navigation, User Interface, Outlook Client, Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Service Management, and Service Scheduling.
2.Installation : Part Two teaches students how to install and deploy Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. The course explores the components used within a Microsoft Dynamics CRM deployment, the hardware and software requirements needed to successfully deploy Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and the installation instructions for the three primary Microsoft Dynamics CRM components: the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server, the E-Mail Router, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Office Outlook
3.Customization : Part Three provides students with the tools to configure and customize Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Configuration topics include setting up business management functions. The course also focuses on using the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Customization tools to customize the system components.
4.Extending : Part Four provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand how Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 can be extended.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
CRM has become increasingly important for companies. Microsoft Dynamics is one of the most important platforms to implement CRM functionality. The learning outcomes of the course are:
- Learning the latest tools used in CRM,
- Obtaining the skills required for the ever changing IT world.
- Starting their professional life one step ahead of the curve.

Course Content

This course covers a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Dynamics platform, customer relationship management (CRM), customization and application development (Asp .Net and Workflow) on Dynamics CRM with JavaScript and .Net Based Languages (C#, VB.Net etc…).

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) CRM / Dynamics CRM Introduction
2) Microsoft Dynamics CRM Basics (Web, Outlook, Mobile Clients)
3) Sales, Marketing, Service Management
4) Microsoft Dynamics CRM Components and Installation
5) Configuring Dynamics CRM (Business Units, Security, Roles, Users, Team, Organization, MUI)
6) Customization Part I (Import/Export, Form,View, Entity, Attribute, Relationship)
7) Customization Part II (Import/Export, Form,View, Entity, Attribute, Relationship)
8) Microsoft Dynamics CRM Extending Architecture
9) Advanced Platform Operations
10) Custom Workflow Activities and Plug-ins
11) Application Event Programming and Integration
12) Building ASP .NET Extensions
13) Projects
14) Projects

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Unleashed, Book by Marc J. Wolenik, Sams Publishing, 2016
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Quizzes 1 % 20
Project 1 % 40
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 40 40
Project 1 25 25
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 160

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) To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media
2) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
3) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works.
4) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
6) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings.
7) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns.
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
9) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes.
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations.
12) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices.
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.