QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY320	QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS	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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the quality management system with the understanding of continuous development and improvement in the public administration and to gain the ability to organize the scope and recognition of the approaches, methods and practices necessary for gaining of this understanding to the application.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include concept and development of quality, global competition and new management paradigms, the objectives and principles of quality management systems, Total quality management philosophy and principles, Differences between total quality management and classical management, Total quality management practices, process management, Total organizations quality management models in public organizations and total quality management practices in Turkey and in the world.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain definition and concepts on quality management.
Interpret and differentiate relations between quality processes.
Compare total quality management with classical administration understanding.
Analyze the effects of quality management systems process on public administration since its birth.
Evaluate total quality management system with the understanding of continuous development and improvement in public administration field.
Discuss total quality management practices in the world and Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Quality Concept, Development of Quality Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Global Competition and New Management Paradigms	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Total Quality Management Philosophy and Principles	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Total Quality Management Philosophy and Principles and Rise and Instruments of Total Quality Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Differences Between Total Quality Management and Classical Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Total Quality Management Practices and Elements	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Process Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Total Quality Management in Public Organizations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Rise of Total Quality Management Practices in Turkey and the World	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Discussions on Current Quality Management Systems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Quality Management Systems and Deficiencies of Total Quality Management Systems -I	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Quality Management Systems and Deficiencies of Total Quality Management Systems -II	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Efil I. (2010). Toplam Kalite Yonetimi. Ankara: Dora Publication.
Kucuk, O. (2016). Toplam Kalite Yonetimi - Sinirsiz Iyilesme EFQM Mukemmellik Modeli. Ankara: Seckin Publication.
Pyzdek, T. and Keller, P. (2013). The Handbook for Quality Management. Mc GrawHill.
Perkircioglu. N.,(1999). Kalite Yonetiminde ISO 9000 Uygulamalari. MPM Publication No: 620.

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	4	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	128