Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PROFESSIONAL LIFE | İŞY1277310 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Salı 12:45-13:30 Salı 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 17:30-18:15 Perşembe 18:30-19:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Emine AKBAŞ DEMİRKAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Selda ERDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the "Introduction to Working Life" program is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of working relationships in their region, to help them familiarize themselves with the dynamics of the modern business world, and to provide them with the necessary knowledge and learning to adapt to professional working life. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts of working life ,Historical development of working life,Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach ,The transformation of modern working life and human resources management, Interactive class on career planning and management,An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes.,Interview techniques and body language,Effective communication and professional etiquette rules.,Leadership skills and professional development,Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life.,Current issues in working life.,Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony.,Psychological contract and organizational behavior,Alienation and professional burnout. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.2.Learns about the historical development of working life. | 10, 16, 23, 9 | A, E |
| 3.It can analyze the transformations in modern working life. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| 4.Developing skills to prepare for a professional career. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1. It learns the fundamental concepts related to the working life. . | 10, 23, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1. It defines fundamental concepts related to working life. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. It can explain the fundamental approaches to human resources management. | 10, 23, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Understands the difference between personnel management and human resources management. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.2. Learns the role of human resources management in organizations. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1. They understand the impact of digitalization on working life. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.2. They learn new working models. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 4.1. It analyzes career planning processes. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 4.2. It explains the job application and interview processes. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5. It can assess organizational behavior problems in the workplace. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5.1. They learn about the concepts of job satisfaction, motivation, and burnout. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5.2. Understands organizational factors that influence employee behavior. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of working life | |
| 2 | Historical development of working life | |
| 3 | Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach | |
| 4 | The transformation of modern working life and human resources management | |
| 5 | Interactive class on career planning and management | |
| 6 | An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes. | |
| 7 | Interview techniques and body language | |
| 8 | Effective communication and professional etiquette rules. | |
| 9 | Leadership skills and professional development | |
| 10 | Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life. | |
| 11 | Current issues in working life. | |
| 12 | Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony. | |
| 13 | Psychological contract and organizational behavior | |
| 14 | Alienation and professional burnout |
| Resources |
| Keser, A. (2022). Work Psychology. Bursa: Ekin Publications. Alptek, N. Human Resources Management. Anadolu University. Human Resources Management. Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management. Armstrong, M. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. (2019). Organizational Behavior. Sun Tzu. The Art of War. Lewis, B. (2011). Moneyball. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Have knowledge to follow the scientific information about the business management literature, the ability of assessment and apply about the whole current business functions . | ||||||
| 2 | Have the theoretical ability to establish a relationship among business management literature and other related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Students recognize and comment the mathematical calculations, the accounting records and financial analysis concerning their business activities. | ||||||
| 4 | Have the knowledge and equipment to follow the relevant legislation and fulfill the legal responsibility of the company. | ||||||
| 5 | Have knowledge about economic literature in order to manage resources of the company effectively. | ||||||
| 6 | Have the ability to develop innovative recommendations about solutions regarding the problems faced by the management, production and marketing. | ||||||
| 7 | Students able to identify, analyze and propose solutions to the problems about the issues related to the field at a basic level studies. | X | |||||
| 8 | Have a perspective to evaluate with a critical approach the basic level of knowledge and skills about the functions carried out by a company, compare the situations faced in business and literature, include the experiences on their learning process. | X | |||||
| 9 | Students follow and evaluate national and international developments regarding the business operations. | ||||||
| 10 | Students able to communicate by expressing ideas and knowledge stating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. | X | |||||
| 11 | Students effectively use the Turkish language in written and oral communication. | ||||||
| 12 | Students have professional foreign language to do international correspondence in the field. | ||||||
| 13 | Have ability to use communication technologies effectively that can helpful in business life. | ||||||
| 14 | Aware to adopt a quality-oriented approach in the operating activities and use in application as well. | ||||||
| 15 | Comply with the laws and rules of professional ethics about their personal responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 16 | Students aware that business activities should respect on public health, environmental protection and job security issues also in their professional decisions take into consideration these issues. | X | |||||
| 17 | Able to work in harmony with different departments and teams in the workplace. | ||||||
| 18 | Aware of the need to continuously improve their knowledge and skills by understanding the importance of lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 19 | By following developments in the field of business, students gain the ability to participate in programs appropriate to their learning needs and to be open to innovation. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 7 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 60 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(60/30) | 2 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PROFESSIONAL LIFE | İŞY1277310 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Salı 12:45-13:30 Salı 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 17:30-18:15 Perşembe 18:30-19:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Emine AKBAŞ DEMİRKAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Selda ERDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the "Introduction to Working Life" program is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of working relationships in their region, to help them familiarize themselves with the dynamics of the modern business world, and to provide them with the necessary knowledge and learning to adapt to professional working life. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts of working life ,Historical development of working life,Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach ,The transformation of modern working life and human resources management, Interactive class on career planning and management,An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes.,Interview techniques and body language,Effective communication and professional etiquette rules.,Leadership skills and professional development,Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life.,Current issues in working life.,Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony.,Psychological contract and organizational behavior,Alienation and professional burnout. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.2.Learns about the historical development of working life. | 10, 16, 23, 9 | A, E |
| 3.It can analyze the transformations in modern working life. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, E |
| 4.Developing skills to prepare for a professional career. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1. It learns the fundamental concepts related to the working life. . | 10, 23, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1. It defines fundamental concepts related to working life. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. It can explain the fundamental approaches to human resources management. | 10, 23, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Understands the difference between personnel management and human resources management. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.2. Learns the role of human resources management in organizations. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1. They understand the impact of digitalization on working life. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.2. They learn new working models. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 4.1. It analyzes career planning processes. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 4.2. It explains the job application and interview processes. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5. It can assess organizational behavior problems in the workplace. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5.1. They learn about the concepts of job satisfaction, motivation, and burnout. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5.2. Understands organizational factors that influence employee behavior. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of working life | |
| 2 | Historical development of working life | |
| 3 | Fundamentals of human resources management and personnel management approach | |
| 4 | The transformation of modern working life and human resources management | |
| 5 | Interactive class on career planning and management | |
| 6 | An interactive lesson with a guest HR professional on CV writing techniques and job application processes. | |
| 7 | Interview techniques and body language | |
| 8 | Effective communication and professional etiquette rules. | |
| 9 | Leadership skills and professional development | |
| 10 | Personal image and behavioral norms in professional life. | |
| 11 | Current issues in working life. | |
| 12 | Job satisfaction, motivation, and job monotony. | |
| 13 | Psychological contract and organizational behavior | |
| 14 | Alienation and professional burnout |
| Resources |
| Keser, A. (2022). Work Psychology. Bursa: Ekin Publications. Alptek, N. Human Resources Management. Anadolu University. Human Resources Management. Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management. Armstrong, M. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. (2019). Organizational Behavior. Sun Tzu. The Art of War. Lewis, B. (2011). Moneyball. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Have knowledge to follow the scientific information about the business management literature, the ability of assessment and apply about the whole current business functions . | ||||||
| 2 | Have the theoretical ability to establish a relationship among business management literature and other related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Students recognize and comment the mathematical calculations, the accounting records and financial analysis concerning their business activities. | ||||||
| 4 | Have the knowledge and equipment to follow the relevant legislation and fulfill the legal responsibility of the company. | ||||||
| 5 | Have knowledge about economic literature in order to manage resources of the company effectively. | ||||||
| 6 | Have the ability to develop innovative recommendations about solutions regarding the problems faced by the management, production and marketing. | ||||||
| 7 | Students able to identify, analyze and propose solutions to the problems about the issues related to the field at a basic level studies. | X | |||||
| 8 | Have a perspective to evaluate with a critical approach the basic level of knowledge and skills about the functions carried out by a company, compare the situations faced in business and literature, include the experiences on their learning process. | X | |||||
| 9 | Students follow and evaluate national and international developments regarding the business operations. | ||||||
| 10 | Students able to communicate by expressing ideas and knowledge stating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. | X | |||||
| 11 | Students effectively use the Turkish language in written and oral communication. | ||||||
| 12 | Students have professional foreign language to do international correspondence in the field. | ||||||
| 13 | Have ability to use communication technologies effectively that can helpful in business life. | ||||||
| 14 | Aware to adopt a quality-oriented approach in the operating activities and use in application as well. | ||||||
| 15 | Comply with the laws and rules of professional ethics about their personal responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 16 | Students aware that business activities should respect on public health, environmental protection and job security issues also in their professional decisions take into consideration these issues. | X | |||||
| 17 | Able to work in harmony with different departments and teams in the workplace. | ||||||
| 18 | Aware of the need to continuously improve their knowledge and skills by understanding the importance of lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 19 | By following developments in the field of business, students gain the ability to participate in programs appropriate to their learning needs and to be open to innovation. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |