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Course Name
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Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week)
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Application/Lab
(hour/week)
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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BUS 495
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Fall/Spring
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1
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18
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10
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18
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Prerequisites
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Have at least 2.5 GPA |
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To have completed at least 150 ECTS courses |
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Course Language
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English
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Course Type
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Elective
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Course Level
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First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery
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- |
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Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
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Field work/Application
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National Occupation Classification
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-
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Course Coordinator
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Course Lecturer(s)
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Assistant(s)
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Course Objectives
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The purpose of this course is to help students to integrate academic studies with field experience. It is an opportunity for students to apply their theoretic knowledge in practical organization settings for an entire semester. |
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Learning Outcomes
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The students who succeeded in this course;
- Combine practical experience with theoretic knowledge and skills gained in academic settings
- Analyze the main dynamics of the industry in which the learning experience takes place
- Demonstrate a greater understanding of functional areas of enterprises, enabling informed choices for career planning
- Develop oral and written communication skills
- Devise problem-based projects
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Course Description
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Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development course covers field experience with program partnering organizations. This course aims to merge higher education with institutional life. The students who take this course will get work experience by participating in the work life actively while they continue their study. They have an easier transition to the institutional world with work experience. Moreover, when they experience how theoretical knowledge is applied in institutional life, they will be more motivated towards their courses. The students will have the advantage of being a part of the decision-making processes in the business world, taking initiative, and developing business mindsets. They will have the opportunity to find the proper sector and field/department for themselves while studying. The students should work at least 2,5 days in the organization. They are expected to be a part of an ongoing project and will be assigned active roles, which will align with the program outcomes of the department. The Business Faculty determines “Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development” course’s application requirements, quota, and application dates and available organizations and positions in the relevant semester. Applicants will be evaluated by a commission consisting of faculty members based on the pre-determined criteria. Students Affairs Directorate is expected to assign the BUS 495 Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development course to the selected students before the start of the relevant academic semester. This course will cover 1 departmental and 2 non-departmental elective courses. |
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
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Core Courses |
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| Major Area Courses |
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| Supportive Courses |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
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Week |
Subjects |
Related Preparation |
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Pre-Work Survey The students will fill a questionnaire which will measure the knowledge and understanding of the students about the work in the first week of the semester. Then, this questionnaire will be discussed as a group study and the faculty member will inform the students about the expectations and the details of a successful institutional life. |
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| 2 |
Organizational Orientation Week |
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| 3 |
Organizational Introductory Paper (10%) They will write a report about the organization at the end of the orientation week organized by the institution to recognize the organizational structure and workflow. Through this assignment, students will learn about the organization as a whole and understand their role within the organization better. |
Collecting organizational information about the organizaition’s history, subsidiaries, strategic alliances or joint ventures with other organizations through the organization’s web site, and other accessible documents. Final Exam |
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Reflective Journal Entries (45%) The instructor will provide a detailed framework for the work journal entries. Students are expected to upload their relevant reflective journal entries to the Blackboard system on every Sunday. |
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| 5 |
Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information. |
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| 6 |
Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information. |
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| 7 |
Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information. |
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| 8 |
Reflective Journal Entries; Feedback and Review Session The students and the course lecturer will gather and discuss the challenges that students have experienced so far. Everyone will share their experiences with others and get feedback from their lecturer. |
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| 9 |
Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information. |
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| 10 |
Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information. |
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| 11 |
Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information. |
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| 12 |
Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information. |
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| 13 |
Reflective Journal Entries; Feedback and Review Session The students and the course lecturer will gather and discuss the challenges that students have experienced so far. Everyone will share their experiences with others and get feedback from their lecturer. Reflective Journal Entries; Institutional Life Experience Report and Updated Resume (20%) This report should summarize what students have learned and experienced through their work, assess how much they achieve the learning goals, and highlight other insights they gained about the organization, industry, or career field. Additional to this report, an updated curriculum vitae should be submitted |
Reflective Journal Entries |
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Presentation and Oral Evaluation (25%) The presentation and the oral evaluation will be held on the campus with the participation of the Faculty Members and students’ mentors from the company. 10 to 15 minutes of presentations of the project they are involved in the institution are expected from the students. |
Reflective journal entries and organizational introductory paper |
| 15 |
Semester Review |
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| 16 |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes/Textbooks
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Suggested Readings/Materials
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Weigthing |
| Participation |
-
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| Laboratory / Application |
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| Field Work |
1
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45
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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25
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| Project |
1
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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| Oral Exams |
-
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| Midterm |
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| Final Exam |
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| Total |
4
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100
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| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
-
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-
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| Total |
4 |
100 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Duration (Hours) |
Workload |
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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1
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16
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Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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25
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400
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
-
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-
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-
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| Field Work |
1
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25
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25
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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20
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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30
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| Project |
1
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30
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30
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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| Oral Exam |
-
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-
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-
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| Midterms |
-
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-
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-
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| Final Exam |
-
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-
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-
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Total |
521
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes
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* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains
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2 |
To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains
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3 |
To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector
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4 |
To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain
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5 |
To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration
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6 |
To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches
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7 |
To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains
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8 |
To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains
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9 |
To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains
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10 |
To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions.
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11 |
To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
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13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise.
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
