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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | PFT701 |
| Name | Public Finance, Research and Ethics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NESLİHAN COŞKUN KARADAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the research methods and ethical principles used in the field of public finance and to ensure that students adhere to research ethics in the process of generating academic knowledge.
Course Content
In this course, basic concepts of scientific research, research processes in the field of finance, data types and analysis techniques, epistemological foundations of scientific knowledge production, plagiarism and unethical behaviour types, academic integrity, research permissions, ethics committee processes, social responsibility, ethical dilemmas in public policy research will be covered.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
T.C. YÖK. (2018). Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Yönergesi.
Notes
TUBİTAK. (2023). Etik Kurul Uygulama Rehberi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the processes of scientific research within the context of public finance. |
| LO02 | Defines ethical violations that may be encountered in research |
| LO03 | Designs research in accordance with ethical principles. |
| LO04 | Develops a sense of academic integrity and social responsibility. |
| LO05 | Makes ethical evaluation in finance research. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles of public finance and evaluate these concepts within the framework of economic policies. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze the structure, sources, and economic impacts of public revenues and expenditures. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehend the budget processes, principles of fiscal discipline, and the theoretical foundations of public debt management. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret the structure, types, and impacts of tax systems on economic growth using factual data. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes the economic and social effects of public finance policies. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solution proposals for real world scenarios of public finance policies. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts independent research in the field of public finance. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns current developments and new approaches in the field of public finance independently. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically evaluate the knowledge in the field of public finance. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively with stakeholders on public finance issues. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Present fiscal policy proposals clearly and persuasively in written/verbal form. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Designs public finance policies within the framework of ethical principles. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Ensures effective use of public resources in line with fiscal sustainability objectives. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to scientific research and its relation to public finance | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Research problems and hypothesis formulation | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Types of research: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Data collection and source reliability | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Relationship between scientific knowledge and ethics | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Academic integrity: Plagiarism, cheating, data fabrication | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Ethics committee procedures and research permits | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Ethical issues in public policy research | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Social responsibility and public interest in research | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | National and international ethical regulations | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Publication ethics and peer review | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Consequences of ethical violations and case studies | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Applied research design with ethical compliance 1 | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Applied research design with ethical compliance 2 | Reading the relevant sections from the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||