POM648 - SEMINAR

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SEMINAR POM648 2nd Semester 0 2 0 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Faculty members 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to 1) Provide students knowledge about the basic concepts and techniques about research methods. 2) Provide students necessary knowledge and skills for conducting research and writing theses.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Upon the completion of the course sessions, students will be able to: Explain basic concepts about research methods. Determine research questions, hypotheses and problems.
  2. Design research studies to solve organizational problems by using the knowledge about research methods. Design research studies to contribute the relevant literature.
  3. Collect data considering the research hypothesis and problems. Use appropriate software to solve organizational problems.
  4. Analyze data collected for research purposes with the correct statistical techniques. Report the results of the study with critical perspective and without bias.
  5. Conduct research by adhering to research guidelines. Comment on the research results.
  6. Share the results of original study in academic conferences and other scientific activities.
Course ContentThis graduate course provides advanced knowledge and skills about research strategies, philosophies, data collection techniques, sampling, quantitative and qualitative analysis. Course aims to provide necassary knowledge and skills for conducting research and theses. 
References- Saunders, M., Lewis, P., Thornhill, A. (2007). Research Methods for Business Students, Prentice Hall.
- Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., Demirel, F. (2012). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem akademi, Ankara
- Karasar, N. (2011). Bilimsel AraÅŸtırma Yöntemleri. 22.Basım. Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Research Methods: Basic Concepts
Week 2Research Methods: Basic Concepts, Causality
Week 3Determination of Research Topics and Literature Review
Week 4Literature Review and Selection of Research Approach
Week 5Research Ethics and Plagiarism
Week 6Midterm
Week 7Sampling
Week 8Secondary Data & Observation
Week 9Interview
Week 10Questionnaires
Week 11Midterm exam (Project evaluations)
Week 12Quantitative Data Analysis and Data Entry
Week 13Quantitative Data Analysis (Group Comparisons & Descriptive Statistics).
Week 14Quantitative Data Analysis (Regression, Correlation and Factor Analysis
Week 15Qualitative Data Analysis
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
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Field activities
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WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Conducts novel and ethical research on business, reports outcomes in a critical manner.   X 
2. Solves problems via appropriate softwares, adapts to new methods and software.   X 
3. Has managerial and leadership skills to identify problems, objectives and strategic plans for organizational progress with a critical point of view.    X
4. Plays an active role in projects, analyses relationship between stakeholders accurately, motivates and manages all stakeholders through effective language skills.   X 
5. Has necessary communication skills to manage verbal and written communication.   X 
6. Analyses and uses contemporary and advanced knowledge in relation with information from different areas.    X
7. Progresses continuously and transfers the experience in both written and verbal ways.   X 
8. Through anticipation and strategic thinking, plays an active role in organizational decision making process.   X 
9. Uses knowledge in consistency with the ethical, social and international values in an unbiased manner.  X  
10. Has expertise on the multi-disciplinary nature of management and related fields.  X  
11. Approaches problems with a wide strategic perspective, self-develops continuously.   X 
12. Shares novel studies, is up to date both in knowledge and personal network.   X 

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