Course Name : Seminar in MIS

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

YBS406

4/2 (fall)

3

5

3

-

-

Department

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Instructors

Assoc. Prof. Batuhan KOCAOĞLU

Contact Information

e-mail: bkocaoglu@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Students should feel free to keep in touch with me and to ask for guidance throughout their research. There are no formal office hours, but I will be available on request, either immediately after the class, or by appointment via the email.

Web page

http://ois.pru.edu.tr

Course Type

 Elective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

-

Course Description

This course is intended to serve as a forum  in  which  students  who  are  writing  a  project / seminar  can  present  and  discuss  their work and consider various approaches to research in MIS science.

The seminar is a approx. 15 page research paper, a presentation  and a software development project on a topic chosen by the student  in  consultation  with  a  seminar  supervisor.  The  paper  should  contain  appropriate footnotes  and  bibliography,  and  in  general  conform  to  the  specifications  of  the  APA style manual. Once chosen, the seminar topic may be further developed and refined over the course of the seminar in consultation with the supervisor.  Students  are  expected  to  hold  regular  meetings  with  their  supervisor  in addition to their seminar attendance.

Course Objectives

1. To provide the students basic knowledge on how to pursue scientic fact.Show basic knowledge on planning and performance of a business app..

2. Show basic knowledge on how to present business application.

3.Theoretical and practical professional specialization within a MIS discipline including understanding of the current research questions.

Course Learning Outcomes

By students who passed from this course successfully

1. Be able to search business literature and  to summaries literature
2. Be able to complete a MIS project from start to end with documentations
3. Be able to present data and conclusions in written and oral form addressed to different groups.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

The studies take place under individual supervision and include literature studies, seminar exercises and practical work.

Tutorial Place

Office or seminar room or online

Co-term Condition

-

Textbook

-

Other References

-

Homework & Projects

Students will be required to research the topic assigned, and to follow the development of the course content and to prepare for the presentation.

The seminar project should be presented in an individually written paper that forms the basis for examination.

The seminar is a software development project and preparing a 3.000-7,000 word research paper on a topic chosen by the student  in  consultation  with  the  supervisor.  The paper  should  contain  appropriate footnotes  and  bibliography,  and  in  general  conform  to  the  specifications  of  the  APA (American Political Science Association) style manual. The template will be shared.

Assessment criteria for the written report (final):

  - Completeness of the project, should be working.

  -Compliance with the seminar word template

  -Using APA referencing, and correctness of the resources

  -Documentation: ( Plan, Analysis, Test, Manual)

  -Clarity and understandability of the text.

  -Using github (if it is a development project)

Once chosen, the topic may be further developed and refined over the meetings in consultation with the supervisor.  Students  are  expected  to  hold  regular  meetings  with  their  supervisor  as  their attendance.

It should be presented orally at a seminar in the presence of experts at the final. The student should write the project as an article.

Laboratory Work

-

Computer Use

Students will use computers for project preparation

Other Activities

In case of plagiarism and cheating, university legislation is applied.

Turnitin Plagiarism Similarity accepted ratio will be <%15

Assignments must be submitted on the delivery date in accordance with the announced format.

The student who does not attend the final (presentation) must bring the doctor's report or inform the excuse by an e-mail. It is at the discretion of the instructor to make a make-up exam with the exception of the report status.

Success Requirements: Students must attend the regular meetings, and if there is an excuse, they email it at the appropriate time.

Measurement and Evaluation Methods: The percentage distribution of related exams and projects are follows:

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

7

10

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

1

30

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

20

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

40

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction. Discussing the seminar main topic. Visit the instructor.

I

2

Research on Section1: Introduction

Prepare the “Table of Contents” . The main sections should be like this (also the sections of the final article):

Section 1-Literature review

Section 2-Originality of the study

Section 3-Problem Definition

Section 4-Solution Approach (development roadmap/process or Numerical model)

Section 5-Case study

Section 6-Conclusions

I

3

Research on Section1.

Find min. 3 main resources (articles, blogs)

Get approval from the instructor about the main resources and the topic.

Determine the main resources for the Project (books, articles, videos, links, etc.)

Prepare the Project plan for the study.

I

4

Research on Section2: Literature review.. Visit the instructor.

I

5

Research on Section2.

I

6

Research on Section3: Problem definition. Visit the instructor.

I

7

Research on Section4: Solution approach. Visit the instructor.

II

8

Research on Section4.

II

9

Research on Section5-1: Case study, part1. Visit the instructor.

II

10

Research on Section5-1

II

11

Research on Section5-2: Case study, part2. Visit the instructor.

II

12

Research on Section5-2

II

13

Research on Section6. Visit the instructor.

II, III

14

Finalize the study.

III

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Course

7

1

7

Preparation for the lecture

7

12

84

Homeworks

Quiz

Presentations/ Seminars Preparation

1

12

12

Midterm(s) (Exam +Preparation)

Group Project

1

16

16

Lab.

Field Work

1

Final Exam  (Exam +Preparation)

1

18

18

Total Workload

137

Course ECTS Credits

(Total Workload/25)

5

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

To use concepts and theories related to different basic functions of business, to analyze and solve related process problems.

X

b

As managers of the business, making decisions using appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques.

X

c

Having research skills on how to obtain the necessary resources to evaluate and solve business problems.

X

d

When adapting information technology applications, be aware of relevant environmental, social and ethical rules

X

e

Using a foreign language and communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues from all over the world to follow new developments in business, management and information.

X

f

To demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills required in business environment and project management.

X

g

For information technology applications - for interdisciplinary work that can combine social and technical areas - to produce and analyze strategies that will improve operational efficiency, improve creativity and innovation.

X

h

Identify software, hardware, infrastructure, database and communication requirements according to business requirements, design the necessary components, make the selection, manage the system.

X

i

To create a project plan for an information system project, to analyze and document the necessary needs, to dominate the systematic database analysis, design and implementation stages, to give technical and managerial contributions, to take responsibility and to manage effectively.

X

j

To know programming and database logic and to use a modern programming language.

X

k

To have mastery of administrative / functional applications of enterprise information systems. To have knowledge about types of enterprise software, software selection and purchase decision, to plan and manage software development processes.

X

Course Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

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b. 

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c. 

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X

X

d. 

X

X

X

e. 

X

X

X

f. 

X

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X

g.

X

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h. 

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j.

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Prepared by

Assoc. Prof. Batuhan KOCAOĞLU

Date

29.03.2020

Signature

I.Be able to search scientific literature and  to summaries scientific literature systems

II. Be able to complete a MIS project from start to end with documentations.

III. Be able to present scientific data and conclusions in written and oral form addressed to different groups.

a

To use concepts and theories related to different basic functions of business, to analyze and solve related process problems.

1

1

2

b

As managers of the business, making decisions using appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques.

1

2

2

c

Having research skills on how to obtain the necessary resources to evaluate and solve business problems.

1

1

1

d

When adapting information technology applications, be aware of relevant environmental, social and ethical rules

3

1

2

e

Using a foreign language and communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues from all over the world to follow new developments in business, management and information.

2

2

2

f

To demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills required in business environment and project management.

1

1

2

g

For information technology applications - for interdisciplinary work that can combine social and technical areas - to produce and analyze strategies that will improve operational efficiency, improve creativity and innovation.

3

2

3

h

Identify software, hardware, infrastructure, database and communication requirements according to business requirements, design the necessary components, make the selection, manage the system.

3

3

3

i

To create a project plan for an information system project, to analyze and document the necessary needs, to dominate the systematic database analysis, design and implementation stages, to give technical and managerial contributions, to take responsibility and to manage effectively.

3

3

3

j

To know programming and database logic and to use a modern programming language.

1

1

2

k

To have mastery of administrative / functional applications of enterprise information systems. To have knowledge about types of enterprise software, software selection and purchase decision, to plan and manage software development processes.

2

2

2