Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Master Of Science Thesis II SKY506 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 1 0.0 20.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Weekly meetings and discussions with the instructor and follow-up of the thesis
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Yalçın KARAGÖZ, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN, Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı ERASLAN, Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARA, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Dilek ŞAHİN, Doç. Dr. Yusuf ÖCEL, Prof. Dr. Enver BOZDEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to enable master's students in health management to initiate their thesis work, manage research processes effectively, and enhance their academic writing skills. Students will define their research topics and undertake fundamental academic research steps such as literature review, methodology selection, and planning data collection.
Course Content Defining the thesis topic and conducting an extensive literature review Developing research questions and hypotheses Selecting methodological approaches and planning data collection Research design and adherence to ethical guidelines Creating a data analysis plan Evaluating preliminary findings and reporting Academic writing standards and adherence to thesis format
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Development of Research Skills
2 Proficiency in Literature Review
3 Selection and Application of Methodology
4 Data Collection and Analysis Competence
5 Academic Writing and Presentation Skills
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Research topic is identified, and supervisor approval is obtained. Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Literature review begins, and key sources are evaluated. Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Research design is developed, and a work plan is prepared. Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Data collection methods are planned, and tools are selected. Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Pilot studies are conducted, and feedback is analyzed. Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Data collection process begins. Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Collected data is organized, and analysis methods are applied. Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Research findings are reported, and a preliminary evaluation is conducted. Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Findings are discussed and linked to the literature. Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Thesis writing begins, and the first draft is prepared. Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Evaluation meetings are held with the supervisor on the draft. Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Revisions are made based on the draft text. Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week The final draft is completed, and pre-submission checks are made. Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Thesis defense preparations are made, and presentation practices are conducted. Preparation, After Class Study
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Health management information related to the field of theoretical and practice and practice to have.
5 National and international health policy, health systems have knowledge about the structure and properties
6 Quantitative and qualitative analysis in health care management do not have the knowledge and ability and application.
11 Professional terminology in the field of health management and have knowledge of foreign languages​​.
12 To continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills, to be open to innovation and lifelong learning.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • All kinds of resources related to the thesis topic
  • https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/basic-search
  • https://www.scopus.com/home.uri
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/advanced/
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Homework 1 1 200 200
Homework 2 1 255 255
Practice 1 55 55
Total Workload 510
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 20.0