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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

EASF301

Course Name:

Research Methods

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. İLAYDA İSABETLİ FİDAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. İLAYDA İSABETLİ FİDAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of research methods in social sciences, as well as to improve the students’ necessary skills required for their academic studies. In this course, students gain experience of explaining, interpreting and solving a focused research problem with the help of quantitative and qualitative methods.
Course Content:	Research design, literature review, research methods in social sciences, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, writing research report.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand and define what is research problem.
2) Understand the important role of theory in designing research.
3) Be aware of how possible to integrate a wide range of methods both qualitative and quantitative in their researches.
4) Choose appropriate methods for their research problems using a critical approach.
5) Prepare their research reports professionally.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Choosing and Developing a Research Topic
3)	Literature Review
4)	Research Philosopy and Theory Development
5)	Research Design
6)	Research Ethics
7)	Sample Selection
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Using Secondary Data
10)	Collecting Primary Data
11)	Survey Design
12)	Quantitative Research
13)	Qualitative Research
14)	Writing and Presenting the Project Report

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	* Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-Researchers, Colin Robson * Research Methods For Business Students, Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill
References:	Lecture Notes

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2) They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3) They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4) Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5) They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6) They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7) They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9) They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11) They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12) They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2)	They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3)	They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4)	Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5)	They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6)	They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7)	They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8)	They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9)	They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10)	They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11)	They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12)	They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	1	2		42
Homework Assignments	2	6	2		16
Midterms	1	6	2		8
Final	1	20	2		22
Total Workload					88