BUS 495 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Political Science and International Relations

Course Name

Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BUS 495	Fall/Spring	1	18	10	18

Prerequisites

	Have at least 2.5 GPA
and	To have completed at least 150 ECTS courses

Course Language

English

Course Type

Elective

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

-

Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

Field work/Application

National Occupation Classification

-

Course Coordinator

Doç. Dr. Serhun AL

Course Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Serhun AL

Assistant(s)

Araş. Gör. Hasan GÜLOĞLU

Course Objectives	The purpose of this course is to help students to integrate academic studies with field experience. It is an opportunity for students to apply their theoretic knowledge in practical organization settings for an entire semester.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Combine practical experience with theoretic knowledge and skills gained in academic settings Analyze the main dynamics of the industry in which the learning experience takes place Demonstrate a greater understanding of functional areas of enterprises, enabling informed choices for career planning Develop oral and written communication skills Devise problem-based projects
Course Description	Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development course covers field experience with program partnering organizations. This course aims to merge higher education with institutional life. The students who take this course will get work experience by participating in the work life actively while they continue their study. They have an easier transition to the institutional world with work experience. Moreover, when they experience how theoretical knowledge is applied in institutional life, they will be more motivated towards their courses. The students will have the advantage of being a part of the decision-making processes in the business world, taking initiative, and developing business mindsets. They will have the opportunity to find the proper sector and field/department for themselves while studying. The students should work at least 2,5 days in the organization. They are expected to be a part of an ongoing project and will be assigned active roles, which will align with the program outcomes of the department. The Business Faculty determines “Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development” course’s application requirements, quota, and application dates and available organizations and positions in the relevant semester. Applicants will be evaluated by a commission consisting of faculty members based on the pre-determined criteria. Students Affairs Directorate is expected to assign the BUS 495 Applied Administrative Sciences Skills Development course to the selected students before the start of the relevant academic semester. This course will cover 1 departmental and 2 non-departmental elective courses.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Pre-Work Survey The students will fill a questionnaire which will measure the knowledge and understanding of the students about the work in the first week of the semester. Then, this questionnaire will be discussed as a group study and the faculty member will inform the students about the expectations and the details of a successful institutional life.
2	Organizational Orientation Week
3	Organizational Introductory Paper (10%) They will write a report about the organization at the end of the orientation week organized by the institution to recognize the organizational structure and workflow. Through this assignment, students will learn about the organization as a whole and understand their role within the organization better.	Collecting organizational information about the organizaition’s history, subsidiaries, strategic alliances or joint ventures with other organizations through the organization’s web site, and other accessible documents. Final Exam
4	Reflective Journal Entries (45%) The instructor will provide a detailed framework for the work journal entries. Students are expected to upload their relevant reflective journal entries to the Blackboard system on every Sunday.
5	Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information.
6	Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information.
7	Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information.
8	Reflective Journal Entries; Feedback and Review Session The students and the course lecturer will gather and discuss the challenges that students have experienced so far. Everyone will share their experiences with others and get feedback from their lecturer.
9	Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information.
10	Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information.
11	Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information.
12	Reflective Journal Entries Please check Week 4 for detailed information.
13	Reflective Journal Entries; Feedback and Review Session The students and the course lecturer will gather and discuss the challenges that students have experienced so far. Everyone will share their experiences with others and get feedback from their lecturer. Reflective Journal Entries; Institutional Life Experience Report and Updated Resume (20%) This report should summarize what students have learned and experienced through their work, assess how much they achieve the learning goals, and highlight other insights they gained about the organization, industry, or career field. Additional to this report, an updated curriculum vitae should be submitted	Reflective Journal Entries
14	Presentation and Oral Evaluation (25%) The presentation and the oral evaluation will be held on the campus with the participation of the Faculty Members and students’ mentors from the company. 10 to 15 minutes of presentations of the project they are involved in the institution are expected from the students.	Reflective journal entries and organizational introductory paper
15	Semester Review
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work	1	45
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	10
Presentation / Jury	1	25
Project	1	20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	4	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	1	16
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	25	400
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work	1	25	25
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	20	20
Presentation / Jury	1	30	30
Project	1	30	30
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	521

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.	-	-	-	-	-