GRADUATION PROJECT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BNS454	GRADUATION PROJECT	8	2	1	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to develop projects in their area of specialization.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers project/thesis planning stages, thesis writing rules, project design, and research methods and techniques.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify and formulate a research problem through literature review and project planning.
Apply appropriate research methods and techniques to collect, organize, and analyze project data.
Develop and present a project or thesis by preparing technical and conceptual design reports.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Literature Review and Discussion for Determining the Project Topic	-
2	-	Literature Review and Discussion for Determining the Project Topic	-
3	-	Finalization of the Project Topic Based on the Submitted Report	-
4	-	Literature Review and Examination of Sample Projects on the Relevant Topic	-
5	-	Literature Review and Examination of Sample Projects on the Relevant Topic	-
6	-	Formation of Study Data	-
7	-	Formation of Study Data	-
8	-	Project Progress Report, Interim Evaluation	-
9	-	Identification of Deficiencies, Measures, and New Designs	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Refinement of Problem Solutions for Deficiencies	-
12	-	Refinement of Problem Solutions for Deficiencies	-
13	-	Technical Report Writing Related to the Project	-
14	-	Conceptual Design Report and Presentation of the Project	-
15	-	Conceptual Design Report and Presentation of the Project	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Slides of lecture

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance						5
2	Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.						5
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.						5
2	Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.						5
2	By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.						5
2	Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.						5
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze financial data related to his / her field.						5
2	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.						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	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	14	12	168
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	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
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	42	0	210