Management and Organization (E.P.) Master Degree Without Thesis Program
Academic Unit Presenting the Program
Management and Organization (E.P.)
Program Director
Assoc. Prof. Dr. S. Ahmet MENTEŞ (Head of Department)
Program Type
Master Degree Without Thesis Program
Level of Degree Earned
Graduate (Master’s Degree).
Degree Earned
Students who accomplish all courses successfully are awarded with a Master of Business Adminitration.
Education Type
Tam Zamanlı
Registration Acceptance Conditions
(1) Candidates who apply for admission to a master programme should hold a valid bachelor’s degree.
(2) The final admission score is determined as the total sum of %50 of interview score and %30 of the undergraduate GPA. The final admission score should be at least 65. The number of accepted students is decided prior to the admission and the successful applicants are shortlisted according to the scores starting with the highest ones.
Recognition of Prior Learning
A student who has successfully completed at least one semester in a comparable master programme at another accredited institution is eligible as a lateral transfer. Lateral transfers are generally admitted after being evaluated on a case by case basis and upon the decision of the administration of the Department and the Graduate School.
Degree Requirements and Rules
to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits.
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S
to prepare and defend a master's dissertation
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.
Program Profile
This program is designed for students who are managers or wants to be a manager to give them the management point of view that they can implement on their field. The purpose of the program is to give students the ability to follow the developments in the field of management, make scientific research, generate, interpret and share knowledge. The program content consists of theoretical and practical courses in multiple-choice, and thus allow students to take courses in accordance with their interests and activities. The course period consists of two phases which covers theoretical and practical courses.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Upon successful completion of the thesis process, graduates can continue their academic careers. In addition, they can be assigned in different levels of positions in private firms which operate in sectors such as banking, finance, consulting, audit, insurance, tourism. Also they can be employed by public institutions such as Central Bank, Treasury, the Ministry of Finance.
Access To Upper Degree
Upon successful completion of their master programme, the students are encouraged to embark on further academic studies on the graduate level (doctoral programme) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam, possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language, and being successful in the entrance examination.
Exams, Assessment and Grading
For a student to have successfully completed the master programme, the GPA should be at least 65.
Grades
The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:
Grade
Letter Grade
Coefficient
Status
90-100
AA
4.00
Pass
85-89
BA
3.50
Pass
80-84
BB
3.00
Pass
75-79
CB
2.50
Pass
65-74
CC
2.00
Pass
0-64
FF
1.00
Fail
Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements are described in the "Qualification Requirements and Regulations" section.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.
Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:
TEACHING METHODS*
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
MEANS
Course
Listening and interpretation
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Discussion Course
Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Special Support / Structural Examples
Playing a Role / Drama
Problem Solving
Special skills planned beforehand
Case Study
Special skills planned beforehand
Brainstorming
Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Small Group Discussion
Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Presentation
Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling
Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Simulation
Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills
Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Seminar
Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Group Study
Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work
Field / Land Study
Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Laboratory
Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work
Special equipment
Homework
Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics
Internet database, library database, e-mail
Oral Exam
Survey and Questionnaire Study
Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Panel
Guest Speaker
Student Club Activity / Projects
*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course.
Program Outcomes
1-To be able to acquire individual, team work behaviors of research, development and implementation abilities in management discipline 2-To be able think analytically and be able to apply experiences to real life situations 3-To know how to access the knowledge, to be able to follow current and recent developments in management profession, to have self confidence, to be open to new ideas, new developments, criticized, to be open minded, to love and protect his or her country 4-To be able to take individual initiatives and act based on team rules as well 5-To be able to follow ethical principles in his or her actions 6-To be suitable for team work and be able to express his or himself effectively hence to be able to adopt academic and Professional lives easily 7-To be able to comprehend professional ethics in Professional life 8-To acquire lifelong scientific inquiry, learning and producing abilities 9-To be able to understand main concepts in management discipline 10-To be able to explain firm in terms of managerial and organizational aspects and to comprehend its local, national and global aspects 11-To understand the importance of following the literature in management profession 12-To know at least one foreign language in order to follow current developments and theoretical background in management discipline and to be able to use computers efficiently and effectively 13-To establish linkages between management and other disciplines 14-To be able to explain management and its functions