Seminar (MBA500) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Seminar MBA500 1. Semester 0 0 0 0 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şule Tuzlukaya
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To select a research topic, to obtain or collect relevant data, data analyzing, report writing and presenting it as a thesis
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To develop the skills of establishing a link between theory and practice in management
  • To learn how to do business research
  • To learn basics of academic writing
Course Content Definition of the topic, data collection and analysis, report writing and presenting.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Course Book, pp. V-XVI
2 Doing business research Course Book, pp. 1-15
3 The scientific approach and alternative approaches to investigation Course Book, pp. 18-31
4 The broad problem area and defining the problem statement Course Book, pp. 33-47
5 The critical literature review Course Book, pp. 48-66
6 Theoretical framework and hypothesis development Course Book, pp. 67-93
7 Elements of research design Course Book, pp. 94-111
8 Presentation of the research design (equivalent to midterm exam) Course Book, pp. 1-111
9 Data collection methods: Introduction and interviews; Data collection methods: Observation; Data collection methods: Questionnaires Course Book, pp. 94-111
10 Experimental designs; Measurement of variables: Operational definition Course Book, pp. 168-209
11 Measurement: Scaling, reliability, validity Course Book, pp. 210-238
12 sampling. Course Book, pp. 239-273
13 Quantitative data analysis: Hypothesis testing Course Book, pp. 302-332
14 Quantitative data analysis: Hypothesis testing Course Book, pp. 302-332
15 The research report Course book, pp.354-377
16 Research report (equivalent to final exam) Course Book, pp. 1-377

Sources

Course Book 1. Uma Sekaran and Roger Bougie. 2013. Research Methods for Business: A Skill-Building Approach. 6th Edition
Other Sources 2. Neuman, W. L. (2006). Toplumsal araştırma yöntemleri cilt 1-2. Ankara: Yayınodası

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Integrates the knowledge acquired in their undergraduate field with business administration and uses them in conjunction.
2 Possesses knowledge of research methods and techniques and is able to apply them. X
3 Produces creative and constructive solutions in cases of uncertainty and complexity in the field of business administration.
4 Comprehends the fundamental concepts and core functions of business administration at an advanced level.
5 Plans and manages activities aimed at the professional development of subordinates in projects and professional activities within their field.
6 Generates innovative and creative ideas and is able to implement them.
7 Independently carries out a study using their knowledge in the field of business administration and takes responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professional groups in the field.
8 Has the ability to access scientific knowledge in business administration, follow current literature, critically evaluate and apply it. X
9 Communicates knowledge related to the field of business effectively by using verbal, written, and visual communication methods in both the language of instruction and professional English. X
10 Demonstrates awareness of professional ethics, environmental sensitivity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cultural, societal, and universal values.
11 Works effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, takes responsibility, performs risk analysis, adapts to change, thinks critically, and takes initiative in problem-solving.
12 Conducts literature reviews, formulates research problems, develops hypotheses, designs research, applies qualitative and/or quantitative methods to reach conclusions, and has the competence to publish academic work.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 15 45
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 113