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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
50031YETOZ-YGP2041 Competency Development Program I (Career Planning I) 1 Fall 1 0 1 1
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator: Instructor OĞUZHAN ÇAÇAMER
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Instructor OĞUZHAN ÇAÇAMER
Dersin Kategorisi: Competency Development (University Compulsary)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: Competence Development Program 1 (Career Planning) course enables students to get acquainted with the business world, different sectors and the needs of these sectors; It aims to raise awareness among students about the importance of career planning in the preparation process for the business world. The course enables students to discover their personal competencies and to understand the expectations of the business world correctly; helps them to develop their knowledge and skills in line with the requirements of the relevant sectors.
Course Content: Courses will be organized for first year university students in the fall semester, for 14 weeks, with one class hour per week. The courses, in accordance with the topics and course contents; It should be processed by university lecturers, industry professionals and guest educators who will be invited from other universities and non-governmental organizations. The supporting activities to be included in the course should be designed in a way that will inform students about the methods and tools used in professional applications and enable them to use them in the most effective way, and should be supported by practical assignments. Career centers should support the course practically with activities that provide experience opportunities that will support students to develop their skills. A sample program of the course structure and content is attached.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Ensuring that the student is aware of the services offered by the Career Center and establishing a link between the Career Center and the student.
  2) Providing information on university units (international relations / exchange office, etc.) that can support the career of the student and support services such as TUBITAK Scholarships, Mevlana program
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Learning the ways of reaching the right resources and using the resources effectively in the career process.
  2) Ensuring that the student is aware of his/her strengths and areas of development and self-recognition in terms of his/her interests, competencies and skills.
  3) Ensuring that students get to know sectors such as the public sector, private sector, academia, non-governmental organizations, comprehend the differences between sectors and turn to a career field suitable for their future plans. Gaining awareness of students about the expectations of the business world and the competencies they prioritize
  4) Increasing awareness about the importance of developing fine skills in the career process. Comprehending the importance of issues affecting communication such as body language, diction, and address; Developing accurate and effective communication skills
  5) The student's understanding of the importance of establishing mutually beneficial relationships that are necessary for achieving career goals.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Explaining the purpose and scope of the course, introducing the career center services and how to benefit from them. Enrolling students in the online platform used by the career center and explaining the use of the platform to students. Career Center online platform application
2) What is a Career? Explaining the concepts of skill, talent, competence, career and career management and increasing students' awareness. .
3) National and International Exchange Programs; Informing the students about the exchange and educational scholarship programs that will support their undergraduate education by the authorities of the relevant institutions/university units. Organizing a panel/workshop with the participation of officials from relevant institutions for the direct promotion of programs such as Erasmus+ and Mevlana to students. After students' participation in these programs, they are asked for a feedback report for the programs they are interested in and want to participate in.
4) Basic Communication Skills Explaining the importance and general rules of networking and the use of social media. Raising awareness of students on basic issues such as self-introduction, official correspondence rules, addressing. Giving the creation of an Online Career Platform profile as a project.
5) Sector Days - Non-Governmental Organizations; Organizing panels with the participation of managers who can provide information about the expectations of non-governmental organizations from new graduates and career opportunities in these sectors. In order to motivate and encourage the students, it is suggested that inspiring people who have graduated from the university where the panel was held and who have been successful in the sector participate in the said panel. Panel and question-answer section.
6) Soft-Skills; Explaining Soft Skills and their effects on success. Sample videos and movie recommendations. Students are asked to self-evaluate, and in this context, they are expected to explain which sector is suitable for them and why.
7) Sector Days - Public Sector; Organizing a panel with the participation of managers who can provide information about the expectations of the new graduates from the new graduates and career opportunities in the public sector in today's conditions (the participation of different institutions that provide intense employment from different fields such as finance, engineering, social sciences, etc. should be encouraged). In order to motivate and encourage the students, it is suggested that inspiring people who have graduated from the university where the panel is organized and who have been successful in the public sector participate in the said panel. Panel and question-answer section.
8) Diction and Body Language; Providing training and practices to raise awareness in students about the importance of diction and body language. Elevator pitch examples. Movie recommendations.
9) . .
10) Sector Days - Business Sector; From the business sector; service, finance, production, etc. Organizing a panel with the participation of managers who can provide information about the expectations of new graduates from different fields in today's conditions and career opportunities in these sectors. In order to motivate and encourage the students, it is suggested that inspiring people who have graduated from the university where the panel is organized and who have been successful in the private sector participate in the said panel. Panel and question-answer section.
11) Effective Interview Techniques; Implementation of practices aimed at improving students' ability to express themselves correctly with interview samples and rehearsals, and ensuring that students gain effective communication experience. Interview simulations and sample videos.
12) Sector Days - Academy; Organizing panels with the participation of academicians in order to raise awareness of students who are considering an academic career in different disciplines and to convey their requirements in today's conditions. In order to motivate and encourage the students, it is suggested that inspiring people who graduated from the university where the panel was held and who have achieved success in the academic field should participate in the said panel. TUBITAK Scholarships, MEB 1416 Study Abroad scholarship etc. organizing information seminars to which the supporting institutions will participate and encouraging the participation of students.
13) Sector Days - Entrepreneurship; Organizing a panel with the participation of managers who can provide information about the nature of start-up / entrepreneurship and career opportunities in today's conditions. In order to motivate and encourage the students, it is suggested that inspiring people who have graduated from the university where the panel is organized and who have been successful in the field of entrepreneurship participate in the said panel. Panel and question and answer section.
14) Course Evaluation and Project Details; Getting feedback from students by completing course evaluation forms and informing them about their course completion projects. Course content / lecturer evaluation form. Project briefing
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Ofisi'nin hazırlamış olduğu içerikler ve yetenek kapısı platformu.
References:

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Have basic, theoretical and applied knowledge about E-Commerce.
2) Have basic, theoretical and applied knowledge about Marketing.
3) Learns the basics of web design.
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge learned by being in business life for one semester.
5) Gains at a basic level the competencies that develop in line with the expectations of the business world and society and are defined as the institutional outputs of our university.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total %

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 1 14
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 28
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Semester Final Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 0
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 28
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 1