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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99201003 Work Life Orientation 2025 Spring 2 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites Dersin herhangi bir ön koşulu bulunmamaktadır. Tüm öğrencilere temel seviyeden başlanarak eğitim verilmektedir.
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Ayşe Merve BÜYÜKBAŞ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Ayşe Merve BÜYÜKBAŞ C-127 [email protected] 7436 Wednesday
10:00-12:00
Course Content
This course includes the following topics: Course Introduction and Orientation, Introduction to Business Life and Business Culture, Corporate Culture and Institutional Structure, Business Ethics and Professional Behavior, Communication Skills, Teamwork and Collaboration, Time Management and Planning, Communication Technologies in the Business Environment, Performance, Motivation and Job Satisfaction, Career Planning and Personal Development, Job Security and Work Discipline, Stress Management and Balance in Business Life, General Review and Practical Evaluation.
Objectives of the Course
The goal of this course is to facilitate a smooth transition for new employees into their roles within the organization. By providing them with information about the company's mission, values, culture, policies, procedures, and expectations, it will help them feel welcomed, informed, and ready to contribute effectively to the organization.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses X
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 He/she has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession. 4
P2 Have knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes. 3
P3 Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively. 3
P6 Can effectively present thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills and express them in an understandable manner. 4
P7 Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field. 5
P20 To enable students to gain the competence to solve the problems they encounter in their academic and professional lives by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Possesses the fundamental principles of professional ethics and social responsibility awareness. P.17.1 1,2,5
O2 Makes decisions by considering social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values. P.9.1 1,2
O3 Acts in accordance with professional ethics principles and social responsibility awareness in working life. P.17.3 1,2,5
O4 Evaluates diversity and cultural differences, and respects these differences. P.9.4 1,3
O5 Comprehends the interactions between work and human health. P.19.2 1,2
O6 Evaluates environmental impacts and risks in the workplace. P.2.4 1,2
** 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 Course objective, scope, evaluation system, introduction to business life
2 Basic concepts of the business world, business culture, corporate values, professionalism
3 Institutional structure, inter-unit relationships, organizational chart
4 Business ethics, honesty, confidentiality, sense of responsibility, ethical dilemmas
5 Internal and external communication, verbal-written communication, body language, active listening
6 Team roles, group harmony, conflict management, achieving a common goal
7 Daily work plan, prioritization, productivity improvement methods
8 Midterm Exam
9 Email and online communication rules, digital courtesy, remote work culture
10 Personal motivators, receiving-giving feedback, success-oriented work
11 CV preparation, interview techniques, career goal setting
12 Causes of stress in work life, coping strategies, personal-work balance
13 Occupational health and safety, workplace rules, and behaviors to consider
14 Causes of stress in the workplace, coping strategies, work-life balance
15 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Notes shared by the course instructor
Career Planning in University and Preparing for Post-University Working Life - Handbook, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yeliz Yeşil, Eğitim Yayınevi, 2023.
Career Planning and Development Handbook, Afyonkarahisar, 2014.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 14 14
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: 90
Total Work Load / 30 3
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P2 P9 P17 P19
O1 Evaluates environmental impacts and risks in the workplace. 5 3 3 4
O2 Makes decisions by considering social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values. 2 5 4 2
O3 Evaluates diversity and cultural differences, and respects these differences. 1 5 3 2
O4 Possesses the fundamental principles of professional ethics and social responsibility awareness. 2 4 5 2
O5 Acts in accordance with professional ethics principles and social responsibility awareness in working life. 2 4 5 3
O6 Comprehends the interactions between work and human health. 4 2 3 5