DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YBS302	DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS	6	3	3	7

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	Assist.Prof. DİDEM TETİK KÜÇÜKELÇİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to establish the mathematical model of the decision environment and to make operations on the model. This course aims to develop the ability to use quantitative techniques in order to assist the business manager in decision-making.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as understanding the management information system after the general introduction to definitions related to information systems; deciding the Decision Support System (DSS), which provides information technology and solution models to help decision-makers make semi-structural and non-structural decisions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Decide effective decisions in uncertainty environment.
Understand the role of quantitative decision techniques on business decisions.
Use simulation techniques and non-linear programming techniques.
Choose the best among the alternatives in business problems.
Use linear programming and game theory techniques in business decision making.
Model management problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Decision Making Processes and Models	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
2	Literature Review	Introduction to Probability Theory	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
3	Literature Review	Decision Analysis	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
4	Literature Review	Profit and Game Theory	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
5	Literature Review	Introduction to Linear Programming	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
6	Literature Review	Linear Programming Applications	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
7	Literature Review	Markov Chain Analysis	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Project Planning	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
10	Literature Review	Queuing theory	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
11	Literature Review	Simulation	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
12	Literature Review	Prediction Techniques	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
13	Literature Review	Integer programming	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
14	Literature Review	Goal Programming	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
15	Literature Review	Non-Linear Programming	Lecture & Discussion & Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gursakal, S. (2015). Karar Verme. Editorler: Mustafa Aytac ve Necmi Gursakal, Dora Publications, Bursa.
Yarman, B. S. B., Unal, A. C. (2015). Stratejik Karar Verme Boyutunda Bilgi Toplama - Isleme Amacli Karar Destek Sistemleri. Nobel Publications

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

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 concepts such as management, manager and leader.					4
2	Analyze the accuracy, reliability and validity of the new information obtained from the data.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Report the obtained data.						5
2	Prepare software and projects related with the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the appropriate resources for data analysis related with the field.						5
2	Analyze the work processes.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage projects as part of a team.						5
2	Apply the material, techniques and analyzes in relation with the subject for project and work flows.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Fulfill responsibility with a focus on result in individual and team studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes what he/she knows about his/her field or not.						5
2	Act the theoretical knowledge in real life with learning to learn approach.						5
3	Apply different methods and techniques with an innovative approach in his/her research.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the results obtained in accordance with voluntarism and social responsibility projects.						5
2	Establish a healthy contact with colleagues				3
3	Share the analyzes and obtained results with colleagues.				3
4	Cooperate with colleagues at international level with the help of foreign language competency.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behave in accordance with ethical values regarding the collection, analysis and reporting of data.					4
2	Participate the design of work processes and systems with full quality.						5
3	Cooperate with other employees for the continuation of sustainability in the profession.				3

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	13	1	13
Reading	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	13	1	13
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	6	6	36
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	8	6	48
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	69	0	180