Rapor Tarihi: 12.04.2026 01:08
| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialization Field Course | LEE 500 | Turkish | Compulsory | 4 + 0 | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to enhance graduate students’ theoretical and practical knowledge related to their thesis topics, strengthen their academic research skills, and support the systematic progress of their thesis studies under the supervision of their advisors. Within the scope of the course, students conduct literature reviews, develop research methodologies, and carry out academic evaluations related to their thesis work. |
| Course Content | Within this course, students conduct literature reviews related to their thesis topics, examine theoretical and empirical approaches, and develop research methodologies. Under the guidance of their advisors, students plan their thesis studies, carry out data collection and analysis processes, and evaluate their findings in accordance with academic standards. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Analyzes the academic literature related to the thesis topic comprehensively. |
| 2 | Identifies appropriate theoretical and empirical methods for the research problem. |
| 3 | Applies data collection and analysis techniques in the scientific research process. |
| 4 | Reports research findings in accordance with academic writing standards. |
| 5 | Systematically develops the thesis study under the guidance of an advisor. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the course objectives, scope, and the thesis study process. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Determination of the thesis topic and formulation of the research problem. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 3. Week | Methods of conducting literature reviews related to the thesis topic. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 4. Week | Development of the theoretical framework. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 5. Week | Determination of the research methodology. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 6. Week | Identification of data sources. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 7. Week | Development of the research design. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 8. Week | Planning the data collection process. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 9. Week | Organization of data and preliminary analyses. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 10. Week | Evaluation of research findings. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 11. Week | Development of the thesis writing process. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 12. Week | Improvement of the study based on advisor feedback. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 13. Week | Evaluation of the thesis draft. | Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 14. Week | General evaluation of the thesis study and progress report. | Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Synthesizes microeconomic and macroeconomic theories at an advanced level, and critically evaluates the assumptions and limitations of economic models within an analytical framework. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Systematically follows current theoretical and empirical studies in the economics literature, analyzes these studies from a scientific perspective, and integrates them into their own research. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Structures and analyzes complex economic events and processes using mathematical modeling techniques. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Analyzes and interprets economic datasets using advanced statistical and econometric methods, along with current analysis software (Stata, R, Python, EViews, etc.). | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Interprets national and international economic developments in the light of economic theories, and develops evidence-based policy recommendations and strategic evaluations. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Defines an original research question in the field of economics, determines the appropriate methodology, and manages an independent scientific study from the design phase to the reporting phase. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Develops innovative solutions to complex micro and macro-level economic problems by using theoretical and empirical knowledge from an interdisciplinary perspective. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Analyzes the structural characteristics, institutional framework, and current issues of the Turkish economy using advanced methods and evaluates its position within the global economy. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Fully complies with national and international ethical principles, academic integrity rules, and intellectual property rights in scientific research, publication, and application processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Reports research findings and complex economic analyses in writing according to academic writing standards and presents them orally at a professional level on various platforms (conferences, seminars, etc.). | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Uses a foreign language (English, etc.) at a level sufficient to continuously follow international academic studies in the field of economics and communicate with colleagues. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Contributes to the economic literacy and welfare of society by acting with an awareness of sustainable development, social welfare, and ethical responsibility in economic analysis. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Evaluates the relationship between historical economic developments and current economic policies to construct alternative scenarios for the future. | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes sectoral growth, productivity, competition, and foreign trade performance using sectoral data to develop policy recommendations. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
|
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 1 | 14 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Research | 20 | 3 | 60 | |
| Interview | 10 | 2 | 20 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Fieldwork | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Practice | 54 | 2 | 108 | |
| Other Activities | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 255 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
