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Management Information Systems (English)

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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: MIS064
Course Name: Digitalization of Communication
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. ŞEBNEM ÖZDEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): İpek Aldatmaz Şener
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with an in depth understanding of how to manage communication challenges in today’s digital-centric era. We will examine knowledge of approaches and theories that deal with how emerging technologies, Internet and social media shape communication in today’s work environment.
Course Content: Digital experience
Online Presence & User Experience
Search Engine Optimization
Social media platforms and user devices
Message distribution
Content strategy
Digital channel planning
Online reputation management
Audience targeting
Programmatic marketing
Influencer marketing
Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the digital landscape including many platforms and mediums that are available for communication.
2) Learn and obtain an in-depth understanding of best practices emerging in digital communication
3) Assess and perceive the attributes, features and benefits of media platforms in the digital world
4) Evaluate and classify the different types of social media platforms and technologies
5) Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of social media platforms and how organizations are effectively using them to achieve their objectives.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Meet & Greet Introduction of the syllabus and curriculum No preparation is required.
2) Digital Communication Strategy, The Digital Media Landscape Omni-Channel Communication, Monitoring, Privacy, Regulation No preparation is required.
3) The Communication Model: What is Social Media? Social Media Strategy 1: Social Networks, Chat, Blogs, Influencers No preparation is required.
4) Social Media Strategy 2: Knowledge sharing, media sharing Measuring social media No preparation is required.
5) Mobile 1: Mobile Apps, Mobile-first strategy, Location-based technologies No preparation is required.
6) Mobile 2: Mobile Apps, Mobile-first strategy, Location-based technologies No preparation is required.
7) Search Engines: SEO, SEM, Online Reputation Management Reflection Paper Assignment Due No preparation is required.
8) Digital Channel Planning: Channel Mix, Editorial Calendars, Integrated Campaigns, Measurement No preparation is required.
9) Online Presence & User Experience Customer Journey & UX, Websites, Email, Landing Pages No preparation is required.
10) Digital Advertising: Digital Display, Out-of-Home, Native Ads, Programmatic Buying No preparation is required.
11) Content Marketing 1: Content Strategy, e-Newsletters, Lead Generation, Influencer Marketing No preparation is required.
12) Content Marketing 2: Content Strategy, e-Newsletters, Lead Generation, Influencer Marketing No preparation is required.
13) AI & Emerging Trends in Digital Communication : Machine Learning, IoT, Digital Analytics, Digital Media Strategy Assessment Due No preparation is required.
14) AI & Emerging Trends in Digital Communication 2: Machine Learning, IoT, Digital Analytics No preparation is required.
15) Final Exam Period No preparation is required.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Belirli bir ders kitabı bulunmamaktadır.
There is no textbook.
References: Argenti, P. A., & Barnes, C. M. (2009). Digital strategies for powerful corporate communications. New York, NY: McGraw-
Hill.
Freberg, K. (2021). Social media for strategic communication:
Creative strategies and research-based applications. Sage
Publications.
Quesenberry, K. A. (2020). Social media strategy: Marketing,
advertising, and public relations in the consumer revolution.
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Selected readings, videos, and online lectures as necessary will
be made available by the instructor.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) It has a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches to management information systems, primarily business and computer engineering. 2 2 2 2 2
2) Comprehends the management information systems in terms of technical, organizational and managerial aspects and uses the current programming language by knowing the logic of programming. 2 2 1 2 1
3) Uses different information technologies and systems for understanding and solving various business problems. 3 3 3 2 2
4) Interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of management information systems with scientific and technological methods. 3 2 2 2 2
5) Analyze the needs for an information system and analyze the processes of analysis, design and implementation of the database. 3 2 1 1 3
6) Gains technical and managerial contributions to IT projects and takes responsibility. 3 2 3 2
7) Solve complex business and informatics problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and make analyzes using statistical programs effectively. 3 2 2 2 2
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. 1 1 1 1 1
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills. 2 2 2 2 2
10) Has universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient legal knowledge. 2 2 2 2 3
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them. 2 2 2 3 3
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. 2 2 2 2 2
13) It uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 2 1 2 2 2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) It has a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches to management information systems, primarily business and computer engineering. 2
2) Comprehends the management information systems in terms of technical, organizational and managerial aspects and uses the current programming language by knowing the logic of programming. 1
3) Uses different information technologies and systems for understanding and solving various business problems. 2
4) Interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of management information systems with scientific and technological methods. 2
5) Analyze the needs for an information system and analyze the processes of analysis, design and implementation of the database. 1
6) Gains technical and managerial contributions to IT projects and takes responsibility. 3
7) Solve complex business and informatics problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and make analyzes using statistical programs effectively. 2
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. 2
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills. 3
10) Has universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient legal knowledge. 2
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them. 3
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. 3
13) It uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Project 1 % 20
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 Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 6 18
Project 8 26
Homework Assignments 8 26
Final 7 25
Total Workload 137