Piri Reis Üniversitesi | Bologna. Business Administration PhD

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Qualified professionals, who are able to analyze rapidly changing management problems that arise due to the developments in socio-economic factors and information technologies, and who can develop permanent solutions to these problems with a multidisciplinary point of view, are needed all over the world, as well as in our country. The main objective of Piri Reis University Ph.D. program in Business Administration is to make pioneering research in the field of business by empowering students the notion of philosophy of science and researching, thus to spread new information to business managers, institutions of business education and non-profit public and civil organizations.

Piri Reis University Ph.D. program in Business Administration offers students the opportunity to shape their education in accordance with their own academic backgrounds and personal desires. The program takes theoretical and cognitive support of many academicians and approaches to business related topics with a holistic approach point of view.

MISSION

The mission of the program is to educate managers and academicians who are able to;

Develop new strategic approaches to business practices,
Approach business problems creatively and holistically, and suggest solutions,
Contribute to the process of being an information society by continuously following the technological, social or cultural progresses within the academic and professional context,
Perform all the processes of scientific research methods competently,
Develop knowledge on environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values.

VISION

To become one of the most preferred Ph.D. programs in Business Administration in Turkey by providing education in World standards and to contribute to the development of our country's business and academic progress.

DEGREE EARNED

Students who successfully complete the program are entitled to receive the "PRU Institute of Social Sciences Diploma of Ph.D. in Business Administration".

LEVEL OF THE DEGREE EARNED

This program provides education at the doctoral level.

ENROLLMENT CONDITIONS

Graduate degree
- Students enrolled in graduate programs without thesis or graduated before 6.2.2013 may apply for the program.
- The graduate grade must be minimum 3,00 out of 4, or the equivalent.
Minimum score of 65 for master's degree applicants and 75 for bachelor's degree applicants from ALES (Postgraduate Entrance Exam).
Certificate of English Proficiency
- Minimum score of YDS: 65 or the equivalent English Proficiency Tests accepted by the Higher Education Council
To be successful in the interview and written science examination.
In the selection of candidates, the weights will be:
- % 50 of ALES score,
- % 10 of Graduate GPA,
- % 40 of interview and written science examination score.

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 courses of the program in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation; those who have a non-FF letter, fulfill the minimum credit required by the program, have GPA over 3 and successfully defend their thesis can be qualified for a diploma.

DEFINITION OF PREVIOUS EDUCATION

Students enrolled in a doctoral program at another university can take courses from or enroll in PRU doctorate program by providing undergraduate, graduate and doctorate transcripts and reference letters received from the previous faculty members, and will be referred to PRU Institute of Social Sciences.

If students are accepted to the Ph.D. program and exempted from the courses, the transfer of grades and credits will be determined by the decision of the Institute. Exempted courses can not exceed 50% of courses given in PRU Ph.D. program.

PROGRAM DEFINITION

Today, institutions attach importance to strong cognitive constructs to examine the relationship between organizational structures. In this regard, Piri Reis University Ph.D. program in Business Administration focuses on the characteristics of competitive strategy and business environment required to cope with the problems of global economy.

The Ph.D. students will take courses especially in the following areas:

• Leadership and strategic management,

• The organizational behavior of individuals and the roles of teams and networks within the organization,

• Organizational theories and basic organizational functions,

• Problems and management of maritime businesses,

• Management of global supply chains and the international logistics system,

• Economics and finance

• Production, service systems and operational strategies

• Entrepreneurship

• Marketing

• Statistical analysis and applications, decision support systems

SCIENTIFIC PREPARATORY COURSES
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BH600	Research Methods	3	0	0
BH601	Managerial Economics	3	0	0
BH602	Contemporary Approaches to Management	3	0	0
Total Credits		0

FIRST SEMESTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS611	Advanced Research Methods in Social Sciences	3	0	3
BUS612	Organization and Management Theory	3	0	3
BUS691	Seminar I	0	0	0
	Elective	3	0	3
	Elective	3	0	3
Total Credits		12

SECOND SEMESTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS621	Multivariate Data Analysis	3	0	3
BUS622	Finance Theory	3	0	3
BUS692	Seminar II	0	0	0
	Elective	3	0	3
	Elective	3	0	3
Total Credits		12

THIRD SEMESTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS697	Qualifier Examination	0	0	0
Total Credits		0

FOURTH SEMESTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS698	Thesis Proposal	0	0	0
Total Credits		0

FIFTH SEMSTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS600	Thesis	0	0	0
Total Credits		0

SIXTH SEMESTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS600	Thesis	0	0	0
Total Credits		0

SEVENTH SEMESTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS600	Thesis	0	0	0
Total Credits		0

EIGHTH SEMESTER
CODE	COURSE NAME	T	U	E
BUS600	Thesis	3	0	0
Total Credits		0
Program Total Credits		24

ELECTIVE COURSES
CODE	COURSE NAME	CREDITS
BUS601	Evolution of Management Thought and Organization Theories	3 + 0
BUS602	Strategic Management	3 + 0
BUS603	Organization Theory and Philosophy	3 + 0
BUS604	Organizational Behavior	3 + 0
BUS605	Organizational Culture and Leadership	3 + 0
BUS606	Organizational Structure and Design	3 + 0
BUS607	Sustainability in Organizations	3 + 0
BUS608	Behavioral Decision Theory	3 + 0
BUS609	Contemporary Competition Strategies	3 + 0
BUS631	Contemporary Competition Strategies	3 + 0
BUS632	Global Business Management	3 + 0
BUS633	Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics	3 + 0
BUS634	Applied Econometrics	3 + 0
BUS635	Advanced Topics in Econometrics	3 + 0
BUS636	Monetary Theory and Policy	3 + 0
BUS637	Topics in International Trade and Finance	3 + 0
BUS638	Corporate Finance	3 + 0
BUS639	Financial Decision Making Techniques	3 + 0
BUS641	Advanced Topics in Financial Derivatives and Risk Management	3 + 0
BUS642	Theory of Financial Markets and Institutions	3 + 0
BUS643	Applied Research in Financial Management	3 + 0
BUS644	Behavioral Finance	3 + 0
BUS645	Cost Accounting	3 + 0
BUS646	Management Accounting	3 + 0
BUS647	Theory of Marketing	3 + 0
BUS648	Theory of Consumer Behavior	3 + 0
BUS649	Strategic Marketing Management	3 + 0
BUS651	Advanced Topics in Marketing	3 + 0
BUS652	Strategic Brand Management	3 + 0
BUS653	Strategic Human Resources and Talent Management	3 + 0
BUS 654	Management Information Systems	3 + 0
BUS655	Technology and Innovation Management	3 + 0
BUS 656	Applied Issues in Project Management	3 + 0
BUS657	Enterprise Resource Planning	3 + 0
BUS658	Production and Inventory Management	3 + 0
BUS659	Total Quality Management Measurement and Evaluation	3 + 0
BUS 661	Global Supply Chain Management	3 + 0
BUS662	Contemporary Topics in Logistics	3 + 0
BUS 663	Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Relationship Management	3 + 0
BUS 664	Optimization Theory	3 + 0
BUS 665	Advanced Operations Research	3 + 0
BUS 666	Advanced Microeconomics	3 + 0

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

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

(NQF-HETR, 8th Cycle, Ph.D.)

PROGRAM COMPETENCES

KNOWLEDGE

Develops, deepens and reaches original definitions that bring innovation to the field at the level of expertise with the up-to-date and advanced knowledge in the field based on graduate qualifications, original thought and / or research.

Understands the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to; reaches original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.

SKILLS

Evaluates and uses new information in the field with a systematic approach.

Develops a new idea, method, design and / or practice that brings innovation to the field or applies a well-known idea, method, design and / or practice to a different field, researches, understands, designs, adapts and applies a unique subject.

Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.

Develops high level skills to use research methods in the field.

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

1. Contributes to the progress of the field by bringing innovation to the field, developing a new idea, method, design and / or practice, or by independently performing an original work that applies a well-known idea, method, design and / or practice to a different field.

2. Expands the boundaries of information in the field by publishing at least one scientific article related to the field in national and / or international journals and / or by producing or interpreting a unique work.

3. Leads in environments that require solving original and interdisciplinary problems.

Learning Competence

1. Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

Communicative and Social Competence

1. Critically reviews, develops and, if necessary, manages actions to change social relations and the norms that guide these relationships.

2. Defends opinions in the discussion of the subjects with the experts and communicates effectively showing his/her competence in the field.

3. Communicates and discusses advanced written, oral and visual communication using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.

Field-Specific Competence

1. Contributes to the process of being an information society and sustain it by introducing the scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field.

2. Establishes interactions by using strategic decision-making processes in solving problems related to the field.

3. Contributes to the solution of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and supports the development of these values.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MAIN FIELD COMPETENCES AND PROGRAM COMPETENCES

Main Field Competences

(Business and Management Main Field Competences-Academic-8th Cycle, Ph.D.))

PROGRAM COMPETENCES

KNOWLEDGE

1. Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field at the level of expertise with original thought and / or research and reaches original definitions that bring innovation to the field on the basis of graduate qualifications.

2. Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is associated; analyzes, synthesizes and evaluates new and complex ideas and draws original conclusions using expert knowledge.

SKILLS

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

2. Has the ability to transfer information about the field to employees and teammates.

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 C1 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. Provides originality and contribution in the research to be done in the field.

2. Makes a strategic plan and develops strategy for the organization / institution.

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

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.

5. Shows willingness to be in search of innovation.

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
BUS 611	Advanced Research Methods in Social Sciences	3	3	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
BUS 612	Organizational Theories	2	3	2	3	3	3	2	2	3	3	2	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
BUS 661	Global Supply Chain Management	3	2	2	2	3	2	3	3	2	3	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0