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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Thesis I | YBS505 | Turkish | Compulsory | 0 + 1 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | The course is conducted through individual study under supervision, supported by regular feedback sessions. Students present periodic progress reports and participate in academic discussions. |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İzzet KILINÇ, Prof. Dr. Hakan Murat ARSLAN, Doç. Dr. Gülçin ERSÖZ DEMİR, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ali AKAYTAY, Doç. Dr. REMZİ BAŞAR, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa YANARTAŞ, Doç. Dr. Fatih KAYAALP |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to guide students in initiating their master's thesis within a scientific framework and to help them clarify their research problem. It also aims to develop skills in literature review, research design, and thesis proposal preparation. |
| Course Content | The course covers topic selection, literature review techniques, research methodologies, and academic ethics. Students also prepare a thesis proposal and refine their work under the supervision of their advisors. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | he student defines a research problem within a scientific framework and determines its scope. |
| 2 | The student systematically reviews and analyzes relevant literature. |
| 3 | The student selects appropriate research methods and develops a research design. |
| 4 | The student prepares a thesis proposal in accordance with academic writing standards. |
| 5 | The student adheres to research ethics principles and maintains academic integrity. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Course introduction, overview of the thesis process, and explanation of expectations. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 2. Week | Selecting a research topic and defining the research problem | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 3. Week | Developing research questions and hypotheses | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Literature review methods and use of academic databases | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 5. Week | Literature analysis and development of a conceptual framework | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 6. Week | Introduction to research methods (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 7. Week | Research design and data collection techniques | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 8. Week | Preliminary thesis proposal presentations | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 9. Week | Introduction to data analysis methods (statistical and content analysis) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 10. Week | Academic writing rules and citation styles | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 11. Week | Academic writing rules and citation styles | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 12. Week | Thesis proposal writing and formatting | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 13. Week | Thesis proposal presentations and feedback | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| 14. Week | Overall evaluation and final submissions | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To be able to take an active role in the planning, programming and management phases of projects related to management information systems, to design project processes, to measure project performance and to make risk analysis. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Has the basic competencies related to analyzing, designing, implementing and operating management information systems. Uses methods and tools for these processes effectively. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | To have theoretical and practical historical and current knowledge about management information systems. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | To be able to follow current theoretical and technical developments, academic literature and applications in management information systems and related fields, and evaluate them by analyzing and synthesizing | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | To be able to put forward rational and innovative ideas and applications on issues involving and related to management information systems, and to be able to redesign systems and processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | To be able to apply different quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods and conduct and report scientific studies on issues involving management information systems and those working in this field. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | To be able to identify the main problems related to management information systems, develop solutions, implement these solutions in line with basic management principles and approaches, and evaluate the results by comparing them with the targets. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | To be able to participate effectively in strategy planning and creation activities in enterprises operating in areas related to management information systems, and to carry out studies that will contribute to university-industry cooperation. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | To be able to manage human resources working in areas related to management information systems, career planning and performance evaluation. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | They can continue their work both independently and as a member or leader of a multidisciplinary team. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Cares about the rules of law and ethics in the field and conducts his/her studies within the framework of these rules. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | To be able to establish the relationships between the field of management information systems and entrepreneurship and gain the minimum entrepreneurial characteristics. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Research | 14 | 5 | 70 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Practice | 14 | 5 | 70 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Homework | 1 | 147 | 147 |
| Final | 1 | 150 | 150 | |
| Total Workload | 510 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 20.0 | ||
