Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SBE600I |
DISSERTATION |
9 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
|
Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The Doctoral thesis is research work designed for a second cycle degree in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION with the course codes SBE601, SBE602 and SBE603 in the last three succeeding semesters of the programme, each having 30 ECTS Credits. The objective of the doctoral thesis is to develop and demonstrate the ability of the students to identify and clarify a problem or an issue in the field by systematically applying the theories and research methods acquired through their undergraduate, graduate and master studies and to carry out demanding specialist tasks independently at the end of their Doctora's programme. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Thesis work is a learning process which comprises (1) the analysing phase, characterised by defining a topic of interest for the thesis and familiarisation with it, data collection and processing, and justification of the subject of thesis. This includes objectives, delimitations to be defined, identification of the problem(s) to be solved or development(s) to be achieved; (2) the planning phase, during which the student considers what the information gathered on the subject signifies and is relevant in terms of the objective of the thesis. This includes presentation of the theoretical framework in relation the thesis title based on the results of literature survey, data collection and relate the theory to the topic of thesis and defining the procedures, methods and techniques to be used for proper development and implementation of the thesis work, (3) the implementation phase, where the development tasks are carried out in accordance with the plan and the development process is evaluated and monitored; (4) the evaluation phase, involving deliberation and the drawing of conclusions; and (5) the publication phase, in which the thesis is written, edited, delivered, presented and defended. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Comprehend and systematically integrate theoretical and factual knowledge required for specialization as well as providing the basis for the development of original ideas in a field of work or learning, |
Comprehend the interdisciplinary interactions of the work in relations other disciplines, |
Create, analyse and/or assess scientific issues in theories and methods |
Comprehend the contents of the relevant literature and relate this to the thesis work. |
Formulate issues, plan and carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits |
Demonstrate ability to clearly present and discuss thesis results using written, oral and visual techniques |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
2 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
3 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
4 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
5 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
6 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
7 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
8 |
- |
Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the analysing phase |
- |
8 |
- |
Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the analysing phase |
- |
9 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
10 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
11 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
12 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
13 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
14 |
- |
Analysing Phase |
- |
15 |
- |
Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the analysing phase |
- |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Improved textbooks, past and current scientific research papers, dissertations, reports, and other materials related to the topic of the thesis research |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To explain historically and comparatively theconcepts and theories associated with the field of Business Administration.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To relate concepts and cases in thefield of Business Administration with other fields in Social Sciences
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
To specialize in and to make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Business Administration.and touse this information for personal studies.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and touse this information for personal studies.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To conduct a field-specific studying dividually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
To assume duties and responsibilities in a teamwork as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To analyze data and findings in the field of Business Administration with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Business Administration and to offer solutions for each.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
3 |
To develop ideas as to how touse the information related to the field of Business Administration in professional life.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To convey information related with the field of Business Administration by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
3 |
To conduct literature review, follow there cent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
2 |
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
14 |
30 |
420 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
1 |
100 |
100 |
Field Study |
1 |
245 |
245 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
16 |
0 |
765 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
765 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
30 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
30,0 |
|