Course Name : Thesis Seminar

Degree: Graduate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DIE 524

2016-2017/Spring

6

Department

Maritime Business and Economics Graduate Programme

Instructors

Assoc. Prof Burhan Can Karahasan

Contact Information

bckarahasan@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursday 15-17 and Friday 11-12

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

Course Description

Research Proposal, Maritime Markets, Research Question, Literature Review, Research Paper

Course Objectives

This course intends to prepare graduate students for their thesis study. Building on the knowledge accumulated so far, each student is expected to have a specific research question in mind. Based on the constructed question each student will prepare an independent research paper, which will be submitted and presented at the end of the term.

Course Learning Outcomes

By students who passed from DIE 524 will successfully

1. Be able to construct a research question
2. Be able to write a research proposal
3. Be able to formalize a theoretical framework in order to solve different questions in social sciences (specifically maritime markets)
4. Be able to discuss different issues in maritime markets by combining the theoretical knowledge with applied tools of social sciences
5. Be able to present a solid outline of a research paper

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Theoretical and Applied

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

- Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Seventh Edition, W. LAWRENCE NEUMAN, Pearson.

- Research Design, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approach, Third Edition, JOHN W. CRESWELL, Sage Publications.

- Research Proposals: A Guide to Success, Third Edition, THOMAS E. OGDEN, ISRAEL A. GOLDBERG, Academic Press.

- The Craft of Research, Third Edition, WAYNE C. BOOTH, GREGORY G. COLOMB, ANDJOSEPH M. WILLIAMS, The University of Chicago Press.

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

20

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

40

Presentation

40

Field Study

Final Exam

TOTAL

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

Effects of Final on Grading, %

TOTAL

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

3

6

18

Term Paper/Project

14

5

70

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

14

1

14

Presentation

2

3

6

Field Study

Final Exam

Total Workload

150

Total Workload/25

150/25

Course ECTS Credits

6

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction

I-II-V

2

Preparing Research Proposals

I-II

3

Special Topics in Maritime Markets I (Lecture Discussion)

III

4

Special Topics in Maritime Markets II (Lecture Discussion)

III

5

Submission of the Research Question (Lecture Discussion)

III

6

Writing a literature review?

II-III

7

Submission of the Literature Review

I-II-III

8

Lecture Discussions

I-II-III

9

Presentation I

I-II-III

10

Individual Meetings and discussions

III-IV

11

Individual Meetings and discussions

III-IV

12

Individual Meetings and discussions

III-IV

13

Submission of the Final Draft-Class Discussion

III-IV

14

Final Presentations

V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

• An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and economics, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

b

• To have a wide-range understanding for the incorporation of the effects of the field of maritime business and economics in a global context.

X

c

• Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams and to accurately assess ethical and professional responsibilities.

X

d

• Ability to employ knowledge related to the field of maritime business and economics in decision-making, application, and the application of decisions.

X

e

• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

f

• An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transportation and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

g

• Ability to analyze the theoretical information in the area of maritime economics and management, and to assess their implications in implementation.

X

h

• Ability to acquire distinctive information in the key aspects of the maritime business environment.

X

i

• Ability to acquire knowledge by integrating information related to the field of maritime business and economics into computerized environments.

X

j

• Ability to produce multidisciplinary assessments and conduct analyses in harmony with the area of maritime business and economics, related sub-fields, and other social science areas.

X

k

• A knowledge of contemporary issues and an ability to communicate effectively

X

l

• To be able to have leadership and management competencies that a manager and entrepreneur should have working at the international level.

X

m

• To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and with the consciousness of social responsibility in various fields of international trade.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m

Prepared by

Assoc. Prof. Burhan Can Karahasan

Date

09.19.2017

Signature