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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods Course Code : MG5 701 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ERKUT DÜZAKIN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns scientific terms. Learns what science and its characteristic. Learns about the steps of scientific research and their functions. Learns scientific methods for a scientific research. Learns how to write a scientific report. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Throughout this program students acquire knowledge about the basic principles of scientific research methodology, data collection, processing and evaluation. Course Contents : Basic knowledge about scientific research methodology, data collection, evaluation technical in the humanitarian science. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Bloc 2   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Science, science classification, fundamentals of science, scientific research methodologies Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 1) Presentation and Discussion 2 Problem selection and criteria of scientific research. Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 2) Presentation and Discussion 3 Scientific Research Models Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 3) Presentation and Discussion 4 Universe and Sample Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 6) Presentation and Discussion 5 Data collection methods Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 4) Presentation and Discussion 6 Literature Review Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 10) Presentation and Discussion 7 Questionnaire,observation, experiment Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 11) Presentation and Discussion 8 Midterm Exam Preparation for Exam Preparation for Exam 9 Measurement and Scaling Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 5) Presentation and Discussion 10 Ethic Rules in Scientific Research Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 1) Presentation and Discussion 11 Scientific Research Activities in Turkey and Universities Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 1) Presentation and Discussion 12 Computer Application Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 13) Computer Application 13 Computer Application Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 13) Computer Application 14 Computer Application Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 13) Computer Application 15 Computer Application Social Sciences Research Methods (Chapter 13) Computer Application 16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Exam Preparation for Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Yıldırım, A. ve Simsek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin.  “Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, SPSS Uygulamalı”,6.Baskı EnginYıldırım, Recai Coşkun, Remzi Altunışık, Serkan Bayraktaroğlu, Sakarya Kitabevi, 2010 Required Course Material(s)  Balcı, A.(2001). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: Yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler . (3.baskı). Ankara: Pegem.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has the ability to list, describe and explain the relationship between the terms which belong to financial management, accounting management, production management, marketing management, management organization and numerical methods. 5 2 Has the ability to list,describe the basic theoretical models of business administration, and explain the aim of usage of the models; indicate the strength and weakness of each model and/or methods 5 3 Determines the appropriate methods to solve the problems faced by the company. 4 4 Implements business management methods through following the fundamental steps 3 5 Uses the basic techniques of financial analysis to achieve the best result 5 6 Takes responsibility as an indivicual and/or as a part of a team, can lead and work effectively. 2 7 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and continuous self-renewal, tracks the latest developments in the field of business administration. 5 8 Has ability to use different sources in academic circumstances , synthesize the information obtained in a new field of business administration and present effectively 5 9 Uses Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and work life. 3 10 Has ability to inquire and apply the traditional methods,and ability to develop and implement new ways of working if necessary. 5 11 Has ability to research on the science of business administration, to form the basis for the decision-making process. 3 12 Has ability ro determine the business management approaches, application and methods which are appropriate for the business’s sector, growth, resources, culture, goals and aims. 3 13 Explains how to create the basic theoretical models of business and new management in literature and how to implement numarical and statistics methods. 5 14 Has the ability to explain and interpret the data which is obtained as a result of constitution/ application of theoretical models of business management. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 86 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.44 ECTS Credit: 3