Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Career Planning KRP102 2. Semester 1 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. MÜGE KANUNİ ER
Instructors Mehmet Zeki SARIKAYA
Assistants
Goals Career Planning course aims to raise awareness among students about the importance of career planning in the process of preparing for the business world by helping students to learn about the different sectors of business world and needs of these sectors.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes - Recognition of Career Center Activities.
- Increasing Self Awareness.
- Exploring Career Options.
- Development of Self-Expression and Effective Communication Skills.
- Understanding the Importance of Professional Relationship Networks.
- Recognition of Support Units.
- Learning Effective Use of Resources.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to lesson
2. Week What is Career
3. Week National and International Exchange Programs
4. Week Basic Communication Skills
5. Week Sector Days - Non-Governmental Organizations
6. Week Soft-Skills
7. Week Sector Days - Public Sector
8. Week Diction and Body Language
9. Week Preparing Resume and Cover Letter
10. Week Sector Days - Private Sector
11. Week Effective Interview Techniques
12. Week Sector Days - Academy
13. Week Sector Days - Entrepreneurship
14. Week Course Evaluation and Project Details
Recommended Sources
1. Supporting books, journals, articles and online resources selected by the course instructor. 2. Guides prepared by the Career Office. 3. Skill / competence valuation inventories. 4. Career events organized with the contribution of Career Center (Career Fair, Seminars, Information Sessions, Mentoring, Meeting with Alumni, Industry Panels, Case Studies, Interview Simulations etc.) 5. Sample videos, documentaries and films. 6. Interview simulation, case study / workshop etc. interactive activities. 7. Course content and instructor evaluation forms.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 Measurement Method
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 1 14
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 1 15
Homework 2 15 1 15
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 48
ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0