Piri Reis Üniversitesi | Bologna. Master of Business Administration (Without Thesis)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The globalizing and increasingly complicating business world can make individuals' level of knowledge inadequate and require updating both on an institutional and an individual basis. Moreover, the importance of "lifelong education", which is required by the information age and also mentioned in the Bologna process, increases the desire of employees to get a graduate degree.

The diploma to be awarded from this program will be a demonstration of the most important requirements of today's competitive world, such as strategic thinking and planning, as well as a high level of knowledge and a high level of administrative competence on contemporary management and business. In terms of professionalism, it provides the necessary skills to acquire additional administrative responsibilities in the business world. It is acknowledged that one of the most important factors determining the line between success and failure in today's competitive world could be the knowledge and experience gained with this graduate education.

Recent researches show that education in Master of Business Administration (MBA) program have contributed significantly to the experience gained through group studies, decision-making and analytical thinking skills. It is stated that at least 50% of the knowledge and experience earned as a result of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) education is gained by these group studies. These activities within the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program enable the development of general management-business skills and competencies and the acquisition of self-confidence.

MISSION

Our mission is to educate managers who;

have business related contemporary and up-to-date information to be used in his/her professional life,
are visionary, innovative and can understand the strategic, tactical and operational dimensions of business management,
follow the practices and technological innovations in the business life and adapt them to managerial problems,
are aware of the rapid change of life and the importance of lifelong learning,
develop knowledhe on environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values.

VISION

To be one of the most preferred graduate programs in Turkey in the field of business administration and contribute to the business and academic development of our country by providing education and training in world quality and standards.

DEGREE EARNED

Students who have successfully completed the program are entitled to receive " PRU Institute of Social Sciences Diploma of Master of Business Administration (non-thesis)".

THE LEVEL OF THE DEGREE EARNED

This program provides master degree level education.

ENROLLMENT CONDITIONS

Those who graduate from any department of a higher education institution that provides 4 years of undergraduate education in Turkey or from an abroad higher education institution which has YOK accreditation may apply to this program.

Candidates who fulfill the application conditions will take a science exam and an interview. Candidate students will be listed and announced according to their undergraduate GPA, exam and interview grades.

REQUIREMENTS AND RULES OF THE DEGREE EARNED

The degree requirements and rules have been defined in Piri Reis University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations.

Students who successfully complete all the courses of the program in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation; who have no FF letter grade, who provide the minimum credit required by the program, who had a GPA above 2.80 and successfully defend the term project are entitled to receive a diploma.

DEFINITION OF PREVIOUS EDUCATION

In transfers from within or outside the university, students must satisfy the admission requirements of the program applied. All transfer applications are evaluated and concluded by the Institute Board and student admission committee. The rudiments of transfer applications are:

a) The transfer can be made between equivalent programs.

b) The minimum GPA required for transfer is determined by the Chair of the program.

c) The student must have been taken courses from the program that he/she enrolled in at least one semester (excluding scientific preparation) and completed the semester successfully.

d) It is determined by the decision of the Institute Board that which courses can be transferred.

PROGRAM DEFINITION

In general terms, Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs are for the managers who think strategically and need to work. Students attending MBA programs usually aim to play a role within the general administrative structures of the companies, but it should not be forgotten that there may be a need for certain aspects and preliminary information about any particular subject. Providing this required knowledge, MBA education is a precondition for some companies to work at higher positions. The chance of graduates to acquire and evaluate the right opportunities, will be even greater with the skills and experiences obtained from this program.

The "Master of Business Administration (MBA) Non Thesis Program" is designed to provide the future management candidates with a high level of knowledge on contemporary management, administrative competence and a special perspective on issues to be encountered in organizations. To this end, the program has been designed in a way that consists of courses from three main disciplines: economics, business and finance.

The aim of the program is to;

• meet the demand especially coming from the fields of transportation, maritime, engineering and university graduates,

• provide the necessary skills for the candidates to receive additional administrative responsibilities in the institutions they are affiliated with,

• carry the knowledge and experience gained from group work and activities in the program to a high level of competency in the business management skills of the candidate.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Has the contemporary and up-to-date information about the field of business that can be used in professional life and has theoretical knowledge applicable in the literature.
Comprehends the strategic, tactical and operational dimensions of business management.
Can make predictions about the field and be innovative.
Can transform the theoretical knowledge obtained into conceptual and cognitive knowledge; with this knowledge has the ability to independently perform and execute a business in the chosen career field.
Has the ability to collect, interpret and analyze data that is related to the conceptual and cognitive knowledge developed in conjunction with the specialization and has the ability to use this information to execute and direct the projects and activities related to the field.
Has the ability to monitor business practices and technological innovations and adapt them to managerial problems.
Can take responsibility in projects and work related to the field, show leadership behavior and suggest solutions.
Has interpersonal and teamwork competencies.
Has the ability to evaluate and use strategies that may be effective in the negotiation process.
Is aware of the importance of rapid change and lifelong learning.
Has professional ethics and responsibility in the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of results related to the field.
Can use and manage Microsoft Office software programs related to the area, use information and communication technologies.
Has effective verbal and written communication related to the field.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (NON-THESIS)

COMPULSORY AND ELECTIVE COURSES

1.SEMESTER							2.SEMESTER
PROGRAM COURSES							PROGRAM COURSES
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	L	CREDIT	ECTS	CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	L	CREDIT	ECTS
MBA511	Research Methods	3	0	0	3	6	MBA521	Marketing Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBA512	Managerial Economics	3	0	0	3	6	MBA522	Financial Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBA513	Accounting for Managers	3	0	0	3	6	MBA523	Strategic Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBAXXX	Elective	3	0	0	3	6	MBAXXX	Elective	3	0	0	3	6
MBAXXX	Elective	3	0	0	3	6	MBAXXX	Elective	3	0	0	3	6
	TOTAL				15	30		TOTAL				15	30
3.SEMESTER
PROGRAM COURSES
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	L	CREDIT	ECTS
MBA599	Term Project	0	0	0	0	30

TOTAL 0 30

Grand Total 30 90

ELECTIVE COURSES
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	L	CREDIT	ECTS
MBA 501	Strategic Brand Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 502	International Managerial Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 503	Monetary Policies and Financial Institutions	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 504	Economic Indicators and Markets	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 505	Supply Chain Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 506	Business Simulation	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 507	Leadership Practices	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 508	Decision Theory and Applications	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 509	Organizational Behavior	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 518	Organizational Development	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 519	Project Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 520	Human Resources Management	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 524	Innovativeness and Entrepreneurship	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 514	Evaluation and Principles of Immovable Properties	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 515	Investment Analysis	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 516	Derivative Instruments	3	0	0	3	6
MBA 517	International Accounting Standards	3	0	0	3	6

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN TURKEY (NQF-HETR) AND PROGRAM COMPETENCES

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

(NQF-HETR, 87h Cycle, Master’s Level)

PROGRAM COMPETENCES

KNOWLEDGE

Develops and deepens knowledge of the same or a different field of study at the level of expertise, based on the qualifications of the undergraduate level.

Understands the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.

SKILLS

Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field at an expert level.

Integrates the information obtained from the field with the information of different disciplines and creates new information.

Solves problems related to the field by using research methods.

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

1. Independently carries out a study that requires expertise in the field.

2. Develops new strategic approaches to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field and produces solutions by taking responsibility.

3. Leads in the environment that needs to solve the problems related to the field.

Learning Competence

1. Critically evaluates and directs the knowledge and skills in the field at the level of expertise.

Communicative and Social Competence

1. Transfers up-to-date developments and own studies with quantitative and qualitative data in a systematic, written, oral and visual way to the groups in and outside the field

2. Critically reviews, develops and, if necessary, acts to change social relations and norms that guide these relationships.

3. Communicates in a foreign language verbally and in written at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.

4. Uses advanced computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field.

Field Specific Competence

1. Supervises the collection, interpretation, implementation and reporting of data related to the field by considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and teaches these values.

2. Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.

3. Uses knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills in the field in interdisciplinary studies.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MAIN FIELD COMPETENCES AND PROGRAM COMPETENCES

Main Field Competences

(Business and Management Main Field Competences-Academic-7th Cycle, Master’s Level)

PROGRAM COMPETENCES

KNOWLEDGE

1. Develops and deepens knowledge at the level of expertise at the same or a different area, based on the qualifications of the undergraduate level.

2. Explain the interactions with the disciplines to which the field is related to.

SKILLS

1. Transfers information about the field to employees and teammates.

2. Has analytical and systematic ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate the field related information.

3. Has the ability to nterpret, analyze data, identify problems and suggest solutions by using the information related to the field in his/her decisions, practices and behaviors.

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

1. Carries out an independent study on the subject of expertise in the field.

2. Takes responsibility in accordance with project objectives as a project executer or participant.

3. Defines objectives and goals for the organization/institution.

Learning Competence

1. Critically evaluates the knowledge and skills s/he obtains.

Communicative and Social Competence

1. Conveys the ideas and suggestions at the level of his/her knowledge and skills related to the field in written and verbal form.

2. Communicates effectively with stakeholders of the profession.

3. Communicates in a foreign language verbally and in written at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level

4. Uses computer software, information and communication technologies to perform data entry and analysis in his/her research areas.

Communicative and Social Competence

1. Acts in accordance with the ethical values of the organization/institution, business and society.

2. Analyzes and effectively conducts relations with the organization / stakeholders.

3. Provides originality and contribution in the research to be done in the field.

4. Has sufficient consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, as well as environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

COURSE		PROGRAM YETERLİLİKLERİ (ÇIKTILARI)
Code	Name	a	b	c	d	e	f	g	h	i	j	k	l	m	n	o	p	r	s	t	u	v	y	z
MBA503	Monetary Policies and Financial İnstitutions	2	1	2	1	2	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA504	Economic Indicatiors and Markets	2	1	3	3	3	2	3	1	3	3	1	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA506	Business Simulation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA507	Leadership Applications	3	2	2	3	1	2	3	3	3	3	2	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA511	Research Methods	3	2	3	3	3	2	3	2	3	2	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA512	Managerial Economics	2	3	2	2	3	2	2	2	2	2	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA513	Accounting for Managers	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	3	3	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA521	Marketing Management	3	3	3	3	3	2	3	3	2	3	2	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA522	Financial Management	2	2	2	3	3	2	3	3	2	2	3	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MBA523	Strategic Management	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0