BUS 495 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Business Administration

Course Name

Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BUS 495	Fall/Spring	1	18	10	18

Prerequisites

	Have at least 2.5 GPA
and	To have completed at least 150 ECTS courses

Course Language

English

Course Type

Elective

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

face to face

Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

Field work/Application

National Occupation Classification

-

Course Coordinator

Prof. Dr. IŞIK ÖZGE YUMURTACI HÜSEYİNOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. IŞIK ÖZGE YUMURTACI HÜSEYİNOĞLU

Assistant(s)

Araş. Gör. Hasan GÜLOĞLU

Course Objectives	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.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Describe and compare practical experience with theoretic knowledge and skills gained in academic settings. Discuss and explain the main dynamics of the industry in which the learning experience takes place. Explain a greater understanding of functional areas of enterprises, enabling informed choices for career planning. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for project planing, implemantation and control. Design problem-based projects for real life business.
Course Description	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.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Applied Pre-Course Survey: Students will complete a survey to measure their knowledge and perceptions about the applied course in the first week. Success criteria and requirements for a successful corporate life will be discussed under the guidance of the instructor.
2	Orientation Week in the organization.
3	Reflective Journal Entries : The instructor will share the general framework of the detailed work log. Students are required to upload their assignments to Blackboard every Sunday.
4	Preparation for the Progress Presentation; preparation for the reflective journal entries.
5	Reflective Journal Entries
6	Preparation for the Progress Presentation; preparation for the reflective journal entries.
7	Reflective Journal Entries
8	Midterm
9	Reflective Journal Entries; Feedback and Progress Presentation. Students present their experiences and the current progress of their projects. The instructor provides necessary guidance.
10	Preparation for the End-of-Term Presentation; preparation for the reflective journal entries.
11	Reflective Journal Entries
12	CV (Resume) prepared according to Europass Standards.
13	Reflective Journal Entries, Presentation and Oral Assessment: Students present their applied course experiences and the projects they have worked on in English to the course instructor.	Reflective Journal Entries
14	End-of-term event: After 5-10 minute presentations shared with faculty members and institution officials, students present their portfolios.	Reflective journal entries and organizational introductory paper
15	Reflective Journal Entries, Portfolio Submission
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work	1	35
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio	1	15
Homework / Assignments	1	15
Presentation / Jury	2	35
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	4	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	1	16
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	25	400
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work	1	25	25
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio	1	30	30
Homework / Assignments	1	20	20
Presentation / Jury	2	30	60
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	551

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to solve problems with an analytical and holistic viewpoint in the field of business administration.	-	-	-	-	X
2	To be able to present the findings and solutions to the business problems in written and oral formats.	-	-	-	-	X
3	To be able to interpret the application of business and economic concepts, and philosophies at the national and international levels.	-	X	-	-	-
4	To be able to use innovative and creative approach for real-life business situations.	-	-	-	-	X
5	To be able to demonstrate leadership skills in different business situations.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to interpret the reflections of new technologies and softwares to business dynamics.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to integrate knowledge gained in the five areas of business administration (marketing, production, management, accounting, and finance) through a strategic perspective.	-	-	-	-	X
8	To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to business administration.	-	-	-	-	X
9	To be able to work efficiently and effectively as a team member.	-	-	-	-	X
10	To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating business decisions.	-	-	X	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the area of business administration and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-