BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BA4992 | Honors Seminar | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | En |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL |
Course Objectives: | This course is designed to enable the students to apply their theoretical knowledge into practice on various aspects of business administration. In this course, the students are expected to prepare a thesis to synthesize the techniques and methodologies of business administration. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Recognize the need for being engaged in a life-long learning process II. Integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world applications on contemporary issues III. Apply business administration concepts into the analysis and design of complex systems. IV. Design an outline of the research project in order to meet the aims of the project V. Develop academic honesty concept and define what plagiarism is VI. Develop an understanding on professional and ethical responsibility VII. Communicate through technical and scientific reports, and oral presentations. VIII. Recognize the importance of time management |
In this course, the students are expected to prepare a thesis to synthesize the techniques and methodologies of business administration. It is expected that the thesis prepared at the end of the course should represent a relevant literature review about the problem studied, define the problem, and identify the methods that are going to be used. In addition, thesis preparation stages are supported with weekly 1-hour long lectures on the conduct of academic research. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
1) | Introduction, the concept of graduation project and its requirements. | ||
2) | Topic Selection. Lecture: How to select research topic | ||
3) | Meet with the project advisor. Lecture: How to Perform an Effective Literature Survey | ||
4) | Meet with Project Advisor. Lecture: Identifying primary and secondary sources | ||
5) | Assessment of the progress: Meeting with the project advisor Lecture: How to Write Scientific Reports | ||
6) | Assesment of the project: Meeting with the Project Advisor Lecture: Academic Honesty, Plagiarism and How to Avoid it. | ||
7) | Assessment of the progress: Meeting with the project advisor Lecture: Paraphrasing and citation. | ||
8) | Assessment of the progress: Meeting with the project advisor Lecture: Bringing research into written reports | ||
9) | Submission of first draft: students are expected to demonstrate an itemized workload versus time graph. Lecture: About Progress reports | ||
10) | Meet with the project advisor Lecture: How/what to cite | ||
11) | Assessment of the progress: Meeting with the project advisor Lecture: Formatting: APA style documentation | ||
12) | Assessment of the progress: Meeting with the project advisor Lecture: Report writing & Proofreading | ||
13) | Assessment of the progress: Meeting with the project advisor Lecture: How to Present your research | ||
14) | Submission of the project report |
Course Notes: | Bahcesehir Universitesi tez hazırlama katalogu / Bahcesehir University thesis preparation catalogue |
References: | None |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Laboratory | % 0 | |
Application | % 0 | |
Field Work | % 0 | |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
Quizzes | % 0 | |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 20 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 60 |
Seminar | % 0 | |
Midterms | % 0 | |
Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
Final | % 0 | |
Paper Submission | % 0 | |
Jury | % 0 | |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload | |
Course Hours | 14 | 14 | |
Laboratory | |||
Application | |||
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | |||
Field Work | |||
Study Hours Out of Class | 9 | 24 | |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | |
Project | 13 | 63 | |
Homework Assignments | |||
Quizzes | |||
Preliminary Jury | |||
Midterms | |||
Paper Submission | |||
Jury | |||
Final | |||
Total Workload | 104 |
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 |