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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Thesis Work | LEE 501 | Turkish | Compulsory | 0 + 1 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| 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 enable graduate students to conduct an original scientific research related to their selected thesis topic and to present their findings in the form of a thesis in accordance with academic standards. Within the course, students develop research designs, conduct data collection and analysis, and complete their thesis studies under the supervision of their advisors. |
| Course Content | Within this course, students conduct an extensive literature review related to their thesis topics, develop the research problem and theoretical framework, determine appropriate research methods, and carry out data collection and analysis processes. The findings are evaluated according to academic writing standards and compiled into a thesis under the supervision of the advisor. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Analyzes the academic literature related to the selected thesis topic comprehensively. |
| 2 | Develops an appropriate theoretical framework and research methodology for the research problem. |
| 3 | Applies data collection and analysis techniques in the scientific research process. |
| 4 | Reports research findings in thesis format in accordance with academic writing standards. |
| 5 | Conducts an original scientific research independently and evaluates its results. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Determining the scope, plan, and schedule of the thesis study. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Comprehensive review of the literature related to the thesis topic. | Research, Other Activities, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 3. Week | Clarification of the research problem and objectives. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 4. Week | Development of the theoretical framework. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 5. Week | Determination of the research methodology and model. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 6. Week | Identification of data sources and planning the data collection process. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 7. Week | Conducting the data collection process. | Research, Fieldwork, Question and Answer |
| 8. Week | Organizing the data and initiating the analysis process. | Research, Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 9. Week | Conducting data analyses. | Interview, Practice, Discussion |
| 10. Week | Evaluation of research findings. | Interview, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 11. Week | Preparation of the thesis manuscript. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 12. Week | Improvement of the thesis manuscript based on advisor feedback. | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 13. Week | Final evaluation of the thesis draft. | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 14. Week | Completion and overall evaluation of the thesis study. | 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 1 | 14 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Research | 14 | 4 | 56 | |
| Interview | 14 | 4 | 56 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 12 | 5 | 60 | |
| Fieldwork | 12 | 3 | 36 | |
| Practice | 14 | 4 | 56 | |
| Other Activities | 8 | 6.5 | 52 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Homework Preparation | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Practice | 10 | 2 | 20 | |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 10 | 2 | 20 | |
| Total Workload | 510 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 20.0 | ||
