ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU454	ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce concepts and problems in administrative structure of Turkey, public administration.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include administrative structure of Turkey, local administrations and working principles and types in other government organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define bases, elements and organs regarding the governing structure in Turkey
Explain structure, running, duties and authorities of local administrations, decentralisation for service and independent administrative authorities
Analyze changes in the governing structure in consideration of political concepts and theories, political history
Use political opinions and theories in order to interpret changes in the governing structure of Turkey

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General Qualifications and Structure of Administration.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Characteristics of Turkish Public Administration, Constitutional Principles, Organizational Structure	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Principles Regulating the Operation of the Administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Authority and Duties of Police Force	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Operation and Activities of Administration, Use of State Procurement Law	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Authorities in Administration (Organization, Undertaking Services, Regulation, Appreciation, Execution, Punishment, Exceptional Powers)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Constitutional Principles Regarding Administrative Organizations: Centralization, Decentralisation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Administrative Organizations: Central Organization, Presidency	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Prime Ministry and Ministries, Current State and Applied Changes	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Provincial Organization in the General Administration: Administration of Provinces, County, Regional Organizations.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Local Administrations (local administrations) Special Provincial Administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Administration of Municipality, Metropolitan Municipality, Village and Neighbourhood	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Decentralisation Organizations for Service: Regulatory and Supervisory Supreme Board, Radio Television Supreme Board, YOK (Council of Higher Education)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Public Professional Organizations. Administration Audit	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gozubuyuk, A.Ş. (2008), Yönetim Hukuku, Turhan Bookstore
Sinik, B. (2011), Türkiye’nin Yönetim Yapisi, Türkmen Bookstore.
Guler, B. A. (2009), Türkiye’nin Yönetimi, Imge Bookstore.

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 the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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	5	65
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	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	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	12	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	131