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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İKT1701 |
| Name | The Thesis |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 0-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 24 ECTS |
| National Credit | 0 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Tez Çalışması |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FİKRET DÜLGER |
| Course Instructor |
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Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. FİKRET DÜLGER (Güz) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. HARUN BAL (Güz) (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. HAKKI ÇİFTÇİ (Güz) (E Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. SANLI ATEŞ (Güz) (F Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. YELDA TEKGÜL (Güz) (G Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. ERHAN İŞCAN (Güz) (H Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA ILDIRAR (Güz) (I Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ (Güz) (J Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. ALMILA BURGAÇ ÇİL (Güz) (K Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. İpek TEKİN (Güz) (L Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. NEŞE ALGAN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. FİKRET DÜLGER (Bahar) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. HARUN BAL (Bahar) (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. HAKKI ÇİFTÇİ (Bahar) (E Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. SANLI ATEŞ (Bahar) (F Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. YELDA TEKGÜL (Bahar) (G Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. ERHAN İŞCAN (Bahar) (H Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. ALMILA BURGAÇ ÇİL (Bahar) (I Group) (Ins. in Charge) Doç. Dr. İpek TEKİN (Bahar) (J Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA ILDIRAR (Bahar) (K Group) (Ins. in Charge) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ (Bahar) (L Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to provide the students with the ability to access information about the thesis study, set up work, collect data, review and interpret information in accordance with the rules of ethics.
Course Content
Literature review, data collection and assessment, analysis and presentation of the results orally and in written form for the thesis.
Course Precondition
Having taken the courses defined in the regulations.
Resources
Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject.
Notes
Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies research questions relevant to the thesis topic and designs a research process within the framework of scientific methods. |
| LO02 | Identifies gaps in the literature by systematically examining academic resources on the subject. |
| LO03 | Collects data using qualitative or quantitative research methods. |
| LO04 | Analyzes the data collected. |
| LO05 | Interprets the analysis results obtained. |
| LO06 | Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the analysis results obtained within the scope of the thesis. |
| LO07 | Prepares the thesis in accordance with academic ethical guidelines and formatting requirements. |
| LO08 | Presents the thesis research orally and in writing at academic conferences or seminars. |
| LO09 | Conducts the thesis process in a structured, independent, and academically disciplined manner. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains expertise in economics. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the market economy, the price advantage of the event. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic macroeconomic problems such as unemployment, inflation, current account deficit and policies to solve these problems based on scientific sources. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Faces with challenges, produces a numerical and policy options. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Builds, decodes and interprets models by using quantitative and qualitative techniques | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learning the application of programme packages like SAS, RATS, SPSS, TSP, Win BUGS, EViews, etc to do analyses of empirical data. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theory of economics in analyzing the economic events | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team,leads a team and works effectively | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments about his field and improves himself | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Speaks Turkish, and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Questions traditional approaches, implementations, and methods ;develops and practises alternative study programs when required | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows where and how to find all scientific resources and data to do her research. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the necessity and importance of research in social sciences. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the relationship between economics and other branches of science. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses himself/herself accurately, both orally and in writing. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the thesis course and discussion of research interests. | Reading book andarticle | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma |
| 2 | Determination of thesis topic and approval by the advisor. | reading related article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Conducting a preliminary literature review on the chosen topic. | reading book chapters on the chosen topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Refining the research question and setting research objectives. | reading literature related to the research question | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Works oriented to thesis subject V | evaluating literature summaries | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Preparing a detailed research proposal and methodology outline. | reading about research methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Deepening the literature review and identifying theoretical frameworks. | Reading the theoretical framework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Interim evaluation | Preparing the presentation of the text to be evaluated | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Ödev, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Designing data collection tools and planning fieldwork or data acquisition. | Evaluation of articles related to data | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Beginning the data collection process or conducting simulations/experiments. | Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Veri toplamanın sürdürülmesi ve ilk veri analizlerine başlanması. | Evaluation of data sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Completing data analysis and interpreting the results. | Reading literature on analysis methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 13 | Writing the first draft of the thesis and presenting key findings. | Reading the draft | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Receiving feedback on the draft and making necessary revisions. | reading feedback and commnets | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Submitting the final thesis and delivering an oral presentation. | Proofreading and making corrections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım |
| 16 | Jury evaluation | Jury Evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Jury evaluation....2 | Books, articles and other publications about the thesis subject. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 16 | 224 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 20 | 280 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 2 | 30 | 60 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 594 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 23,76 | ||
| ECTS | 24 ECTS | ||