INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (TURKISH, NONTHESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Program Outcomes

Classified

1 - Knowledge

Theoretical - Conceptual

1) Follows the scientific literature in the field of Information Technology, critically analyzes it, and effectively utilizes it in solving complex IT problems.

2 - Skills

Cognitive - Practical

1) Designs, plans, implements, and manages original projects related to the field of Information Technology.

2) Effectively applies advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills specific to the field of Information Technology; analyzes and develops current software, hardware, and system solutions.

3 - Competences

Communication and Social Competence

1) Presents the outcomes of research and projects effectively in written, oral, and visual forms, in accordance with academic and professional standards.

Learning Competence

1) Acts in accordance with professional, scientific, and ethical principles; takes responsibility by considering the societal, environmental, and ethical impacts of IT applications.

Field Specific Competence

1) Conducts independent research on specialized topics within the field, develops innovative and original ideas, and translates this knowledge into practice and technology.

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

1) Conducts independent studies in the field of Information Technology, assumes scientific responsibility, and evaluates the findings with a critical perspective.

Program Gains Program Level

Program Outcomes	TR-NQF-HE 7 (Master) Level Descriptors	TR-NQF-HE Main Field Descriptors 48 - Computing

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Follows the scientific literature in the field of Information Technology, critically analyzes it, and effectively utilizes it in solving complex IT problems.	1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. 2) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Designs, plans, implements, and manages original projects related to the field of Information Technology. 2) Effectively applies advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills specific to the field of Information Technology; analyzes and develops current software, hardware, and system solutions.	1) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. 2) Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. 3) Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Presents the outcomes of research and projects effectively in written, oral, and visual forms, in accordance with academic and professional standards.	1) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. 2) Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary 3) Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 4) Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field.
Learning Competence
1) Acts in accordance with professional, scientific, and ethical principles; takes responsibility by considering the societal, environmental, and ethical impacts of IT applications.	1) Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.
Field Specific Competence
1) Conducts independent research on specialized topics within the field, develops innovative and original ideas, and translates this knowledge into practice and technology.	1) Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. 2) Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. 3) Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Conducts independent studies in the field of Information Technology, assumes scientific responsibility, and evaluates the findings with a critical perspective.	1) Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. 2) Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. 3) Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field.

Conjoined

1) Follows the scientific literature in the field of Information Technology, critically analyzes it, and effectively utilizes it in solving complex IT problems.

2) Designs, plans, implements, and manages original projects related to the field of Information Technology.

3) Conducts independent studies in the field of Information Technology, assumes scientific responsibility, and evaluates the findings with a critical perspective.

4) Presents the outcomes of research and projects effectively in written, oral, and visual forms, in accordance with academic and professional standards.

5) Conducts independent research on specialized topics within the field, develops innovative and original ideas, and translates this knowledge into practice and technology.

6) Effectively applies advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills specific to the field of Information Technology; analyzes and develops current software, hardware, and system solutions.

7) Acts in accordance with professional, scientific, and ethical principles; takes responsibility by considering the societal, environmental, and ethical impacts of IT applications.