COURSE UNIT TITLE

: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DIŞ 7030 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BERNA KIRKULAK ULUDAĞ

Offered to

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to provide students an understanding of basic concepts of research methodology. The course also provides knowledge on making scientific research as a problem solving tool.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   understand a range of research methods, techniques and skills and how they can be used to address particular research questions.
2   design data collection methods, devices to collect, identify qualitative and quantitative data and material.
3   apply appropriate tools to analyze data.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction into Research Methodology
2 Scientific Investigation
3 The Research Process: Defining and refining the problem
4 The Research Process: The critical literature review
5 The Research Process: The theoretical framework and hypotheses development
6 Elements of Research Design
7 Measurement of Variables: Validity, Reliability, Scales
8 Midterm
9 Data Collection Methods
10 Sampling
11 Data Analysis and Interpretation
12 Data Analysis and Interpretation
13 Term Project Presentations
14 Term Project Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

Sekaran, U. and Bougie, R. (2013), Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach, 6/E, John Wiley & Sons, Inc: UK (4t or 5th edition will also work)
Saunders, Lewis, & Thornhill. (2013). Research methods for business students, 6/E, Pearson Publishing: UK (Earlier editions will also work).

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Presentations
3. Term Projects
4. Assignments

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + RST* 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. As this is an engaging discussion-based course student should actively participate in class activities and discussions.
2. Students must attend classes to obtain points from the in-class assignments.
3. No excuses for the in-class assignments will be accepted.
4. Written reports should be submitted, and presentations should be made on time.
5. Late submission of reports will not be accepted.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise, will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 6 3 18
Tutorials 6 3 18
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 18 18
Preparing assignments 3 6 18
Preparation for final exam 1 18 18
Preparing presentations 1 18 18
Midterm 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 138

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.155555
LO.255555
LO.355555

CONTACT INFORMATION
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