Course Name : Graduation Thesis

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

YBS421

2019-2020/ (FALL)

4

7

3

-

-

Department

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Instructors

Assoc. Prof. Batuhan KOCAOĞLU

Contact Information

e-mail: bkocaoglu@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 10:00- 12:00

Web page

http://ois.pru.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

-

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

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70

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to study the theories and practices of information systems. Students will analyze the essential characteristics of organizational rules, business processes, and enterprise related information systems and technologies.

The undergraduate thesis project within the field of MIS is an individual study that must include testing or developing a software package that will substantiate new approach.

 The undergraduate thesis project includes search, studies and summary of scientific literature, practical work in close relation to ongoing MIS research, compilation and critical analysis of the results, and oral and written presentation.

 The undergraduate thesis project is mastered under individual supervision. The supervision includes how to perform a scientific study and how to orally and in writing present gathered data in good scientific manner. The student must have documented scientific experience.

A continuous evaluation of the course design is ongoing and may result in some changes in the structure and to some degree content of the course.

Course Objectives

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

2. Show basic knowledge on how to present scientific work.

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 scientific literature and  to summaries scientific literature
2. Be able to complete a MIS project from start to end with documentations
3. Be able to present scientific 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

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

The thesis is a 15,000 word (approx. 40 page) research paper on a topic chosen by the student  in  consultation  with  a  thesis  supervisor.  The  thesis  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):

  -Compliance with the thesis word template

  -Using APA referencing, and correctness of the resources

  -Completeness of the project, should be working.

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

  -Clarity and understandability of the text.

  -Using github (if it is a development project)

Once chosen, the thesis 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. The student should also write a summary of 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 thesis main topic. Visit the instructor.

I

2

Research on Section1: Introduction

Make a Literature review about the topic. Research academic papers, technology blogs.

Research the current applications.

Research the required infrastructure.

Research the demos of the current similar applications

Analyze the commercialization and feasibility of the current applications.

Prepare the “Table of Contents” of the thesis. 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.

Research the related software selection criteria

Prepare a summary table with these headers: Author/Year/Criteria /Methods /Topics / Sector.

Mainly focus on the resources later than 2015.

Finally, prepare a flowchart of the thesis

I

5

Research on Section2. Visit the instructor.

I

6

Research on Section3: Problem definition

Put forward the originality and factors that differs from previous studies

(Method, criteria, Sector. Focusing on a different platform or sector may increase your originality)

*Write down the completed chapters-

I

7

Research on Section4: Solution approach. Visit the instructor.

Explain the method for the system development or selection.

Prepare and develop the solution software or model

(For system selection projects Using a hybrid method- a combination of min  2 methods- is preferred. Emphasize the part that makes it different. Use Numerical models: LP, GP, MCDM, DEA, …)

II

8

Research on Section4.

II

9

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

(For system selection projects: Retrieve the selection criteria set from the literature.

Eliminate the unnecessary criteria with the experts for the case. Use a method -Delphi, NGT, etc-. Explain the meeting process. Explain the background of the experts that attended the meetings. Be careful using the values and be original.)

Implement the software / model to a case company.

Discuss the findings.

II

10

Research on Section5-1

*Write down the completed chapters-

II

11

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

Implement the developed / selected software to the company

Explain the business case, the business process, and the scenario.

Prepare a “system analysis” report (Evaluate feasibility and economics)

Explain the “system development” stage

Explain the “test” stage. Prepare a test report.

Explain the feedbacks the required revisions.

Document the whole process.

Select and document a case scenario (use screenshots, necessary codes, functions, process maps)

Prepare a user manual

II

12

Research on Section5-2

*Write down the completed chapters-

II

13

Research on Section6: Conclusions. Visit the instructor.

Write down the conclusions of the thesis. Finish the thesis.

Upload it to the ois system, and get the Plagiarism (Turnitin) report.

Revise and re-upload the latest version until you get a similarity score < %15.

Upload all the files in one .zip file including the working software source codes, and packages to the ois system. (project should be working on instructor’s local computer)

The .zip file should contain the word file, he software files.  [if the file limit exceeds 20MB, upload it to another cloud drive, write down the download link in a text file, and upload it to the ois system withing the zip package]

Start writing the article.

II, III

14

Finalize the study.

Prepare an article about the study. Article should be between 3000 and 7000 words in length in Ms Word format. This includes all text including references and appendices.

Upload it to the ois system, and get the Plagiarism (Turnitin) report.

Revise and re-upload the latest version until you get a Plagiarism similarity score < %15.

Prepare a presentation.

Present your thesis & Project to the instructor in the announced date.

III

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Course

7

1

7

Preparation for the lecture

7

12

84

Homeworks

Quiz

Presentations/ Seminars Preparation

1

18

18

Midterm(s) (Exam +Preparation)

Group Project

1

36

36

Lab.

Field Work

1

Final Exam  (Exam +Preparation)

1

30

30

Total Workload

175

Course ECTS Credits

(Total Workload/25)

7

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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II

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Program Outcomes

a. 

X

X

X

b. 

X

X

X

c. 

X

X

X

d. 

X

X

X

e. 

X

X

X

f. 

X

X

X

g.

X

X

X

h. 

X

X

X

i. 

X

X

X

j.

X

X

X

k.

X

X

X

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