International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS242 | Research Methods | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Hazal DUMAN ALPTEKİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Hazal DUMAN ALPTEKİN | C-104 | [email protected] | 7352 | Thursday 14.00-16.00 |
Course Content
Araştırma Yöntemleri dersi, etkili bir iş araştırması yürütmek için gerekli olan geniş bir konu yelpazesini kapsamaktadır. Temel çalışma alanları arasında araştırma süreci, problem formülasyonu ve araştırma soruları ile hipotezlerin geliştirilmesi yer almaktadır. Öğrenciler, keşifsel, tanımlayıcı ve nedensel araştırma dahil olmak üzere farklı araştırma tasarımlarının yanı sıra nitel ve nicel yöntemler arasındaki ayrımı öğreneceklerdir. Derste anket, mülakat ve gözlem gibi veri toplama teknikleri ile istatistiksel analiz ve tematik analiz gibi veri analiz yöntemleri ele alınacaktır. Pratik alıştırmalar, vaka çalışmaları ve nihai bir araştırma projesi aracılığıyla öğrenciler, araştırma yöntemlerini gerçek dünyadaki iş sorunlarına uygulama konusunda uygulamalı deneyim kazanacaklardır.
Objectives of the Course
"The aim of the Research Methods course is to give students a thorough understanding of the methodologies and techniques used in business research. This course aims to equip students with the skills needed to design, conduct, and analyze research projects that address complex business problems. Covering both qualitative and quantitative research methods, students will be prepared to critically evaluate existing research, formulate research questions, collect and analyze data, and present their findings effectively. The course emphasizes the importance of ethics and scientific rigor in conducting business research."
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have current, theoretical and practical knowledge about International Trade and Logistics and to be able to use them in academic and professional contexts. | 1 |
| P2 | To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of International Trade and Logistics, including problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting processes, and to be able to transfer the findings in written and oral form. | 5 |
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 1 |
| P4 | Monitor and evaluate the micro and macro actors involved in International Trade and Logistics processes, their activities, and their relationships and interactions with each other and with actors in other systems. | 1 |
| P5 | Ability to work in coordination with different disciplines and cultures. | 1 |
| P6 | To be able to plan and manage individual studies related to International Trade and Logistics and to take responsibility in group studies. | 1 |
| P7 | To be able to follow the theoretical and practical developments in issues related to International Trade and Logistics and to update their knowledge and skills in these matters. | 1 |
| P8 | To be able to access different information sources and make quantitative and qualitative analyzes by using software related to the field of international trade and logistics. | 4 |
| P9 | To be able to have the competence to conduct market and marketing research. | 4 |
| P10 | To follow the developments in the field of international trade and logistics in Turkish and English. | 1 |
| P11 | To be able to provide the necessary technical and social communication in Turkish and English with individual and institutional actors involved in international trade and logistics processes. | 1 |
| P12 | Ability to act with professional responsibility awareness and make fair, transparent and ethical decisions in international trade and logistics processes by adhering to ethical principles in accordance with international trade, logistics and customs legislation. | 1 |
| P13 | Being aware of the global and local economic, social, legal and environmental consequences of field practices and the responsibilities that these consequences impose on oneself and other actors in the field. | 2 |
| P14 | To be able to have strategic management skills to make suggestions on issues such as goals, objectives, mission, vision, target market, positioning, business portfolio design, market and marketing performance measurement related to the organization and to make medium and long-term plans related to these suggestions. | 1 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.2.1 | 1 | |
| O2 | Statistical data analysis programs such as SPSS can be used according to research questions and types of variables. | P.2.8 | 1 |
| O3 | Can analyze and solve a research problem by using the general steps of the research process. | P.2.9 | 1 |
| O4 | Can justify the purpose of the research by reviewing the literature related to a research problem and critically organize it to highlight the gap in the relevant literature, presenting this in an appropriate academic style. | P.2.10 | 1 |
| O5 | Can critically evaluate research with qualitative or quantitative designs, including their core problems, hypotheses, findings, and conclusions. | P.8.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Can define the basic concepts related to research methods. | P.9.1 | 1 |
| O7 | Can explain and summarize the basic qualitative and quantitative research designs. | P.9.2 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Research Methods |
| 2 | The Scientific Research Process |
| 3 | Quantitative Research |
| 4 | Quantitative Research |
| 5 | Quantitative Research |
| 6 | Qualitative Research |
| 7 | Descriptive Research |
| 8 | Correlational Research |
| 9 | Experimental Research |
| 10 | Problem Definition |
| 11 | Sampling Methods |
| 12 | Data Collection |
| 13 | Measurement |
| 14 | Reporting |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | İslamoğlu, H. (2011), Research Methods in Social Sciences İstanbul: Beta Yayınlar |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 3 | 16 | 48 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P8 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Araştırma yöntemleri ile ilgili temel kavramları tanımlama ve hatırlama | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Statistical data analysis programs such as SPSS can be used according to research questions and types of variables. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Can analyze and solve a research problem by using the general steps of the research process. | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Can justify the purpose of the research by reviewing the literature related to a research problem and critically organize it to highlight the gap in the relevant literature, presenting this in an appropriate academic style. | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Can critically evaluate research with qualitative or quantitative designs, including their core problems, hypotheses, findings, and conclusions. | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Can define the basic concepts related to research methods. | - | - | 4 |
| O7 | Can explain and summarize the basic qualitative and quantitative research designs. | - | - | 4 |