Institute of Social Sciences

MAN-603 Entrepreneurship

Within the scope of this course, the history of the concept of entrepreneurship from its emergence to the present day and the theoretical and empirical approaches to entrepreneurship will be examined.

MAN-636 Economic Theories

It covers the economic, technical and mathematical dimensions of the relations of consumers and producers with the goods and services market. The aim of this course is to explain the partial balances to be established between economic decision-making units and the goods and services market in perfect competition, and the forms of state intervention in the perfect competition market, by addressing the subjects within a theoretical framework. The course aims to equip students with the economics knowledge required to make business decisions and to teach them how to use the concepts and methods of economics when making decisions.

MAN-637 Marketing Theory

Within the scope of this course, the relationship between technology and business is emphasized in order to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic terms, concepts and definitions related to contemporary marketing in line with the purpose of the course. Basic topics such as the terms and concepts in marketing theories and the technological structure of contemporary marketing will be conveyed to students. The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic terms, concepts and definitions related to marketing theories and theories, as well as to understand the important role it plays in today's modern business world. To increase the ability to read contemporary marketing articles, research and similar materials created by foreign and domestic sources and to see different perspectives among these sources.

MAN-639 Development of Management Thought and Contemporary Management

The Development of Management Thought and Contemporary Management and managerial practices at national and international levels and the development of management science will be examined. To make people understand the transformation of management discipline into contemporary management thought.

MAN-640 Financial Institutions and Strategies

Determinants of international finance, balance of payments, critics of foreign exchange markets, purchasing power parity and interest rate parity theories, risk aversion and speculation. Issues of international distribution of portfolios are explained. To provide students with detailed information about international financial markets. To teach concepts and topics such as multinational companies, foreign direct investment, arbitrage, law of one price, economic factors affecting the exchange rate, central bank interventions in foreign exchange markets, international monetary systems, parity conditions and exchange rate forecasting methods. To introduce balance of payments and international economic relations and to provide interpretation skills.

OSD-655 Disaster Management

Individuals and families, which are the basis of society; Basic disaster awareness training, first aid knowledge, amateur radio knowledge, knowledge about debris removal tools, disaster psychology knowledge, prescribed by AFAD in order to overcome disasters with the least damage, are given by taking into account national and international standards.

MAN-633 Research Methods and Multivariate Statistics

The course will cover all stages of marketing research, including data collection and analysis of an actual research project. A variety of qualitative and quantitative methods will be applied, including data collection and interpretation for a specific problem. Ethical issues that may arise during the research process will also be addressed. Additionally, this course attempts to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Finding literature, collecting data, evaluating data and writing reports techniques required to conduct research on a particular subject are also among the topics that will be discussed. It is to learn quantitative data analysis and interpretation techniques in practice using statistical software (SPSS).

MAN-644 Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics

The course will cover all stages of marketing research, including data collection and analysis of an actual research project. A variety of qualitative and quantitative methods will be applied, including data collection and interpretation for a specific problem. Ethical issues that may arise during the research process will also be addressed. Additionally, this course attempts to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Finding literature, collecting data, evaluating data and writing reports techniques required to conduct research on a particular subject are also among the topics that will be discussed. It is to learn quantitative data analysis and interpretation techniques in practice using statistical software (SPSS).

MAN-645 Accounting Theory

By understanding that accounting is a social, political and institutional practice, it basically examines how to create an accounting reality that is more suitable for economic reality. This course aims to critically evaluate the important ideas, concepts and principles underlying accounting practices.

MAN-601 Organizational Behavior

This course is aimed at students who aim to understand the attitudes and behaviors of employees in the work environment and to be successful in business life by increasing their management skills. In line with the stated purpose, practical and theoretical knowledge developed in the field of human behavior and management is examined. In particular, the student's analytical and problem-solving skills are increased by focusing on personality, problems caused by personality differences, attitudes, perceptions and attitudes, motivation, group behavior and team building, leadership and leadership intelligence, communication and organizational change, and similar issues.

MAN-611 Contemporary Marketing

The content of this course is to increase the student's knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and terminology of Marketing, and to gain the necessary practice in business life, thanks to the courses taken in the classroom.

MAN-615 Financial Accounting

This course focuses on how companies prepare financial statements. Students are enabled to apply the accounting rules and principles required to obtain financial statements, just as professional accountants do. Students are generally directed to make a general evaluation after their financial statements are prepared. This course aims to teach students how to record, classify and summarize important commercial and financial transactions within the accounting process.

MAN-612 Macro Economy

The course focuses on basic macroeconomic problems and discusses solutions to these problems. Students are taught information and analysis methods about macroeconomics, national income, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, sources of growth, national accounting, consumption, savings and total expenditures, balance of payments, Turkish economy and current macroeconomic problems.

MAN-623 Production Management

The aim of this course is to give students the basic concepts of operations management and, in this context, to develop an analytical approach to decision processes. 

MAN-620 Directed Reading and Applied Research in Marketing Theory

PhDs who choose this course in line with their field of interest examine the current marketing literature together with the instructor who conducts the course, identify a topic and conduct an academic research in that field. At the end of the course, they take the necessary initiative to publish an academic research and make a national/international publication. The purpose of the course is to enable the doctoral student to gain practical experience in academic writing and research.

MAN-621 Directed Reading and Applied Research in Financial Theory

PhDs who choose this course in line with their field of interest examine the current marketing literature together with the instructor who conducts the course, identify a topic and conduct an academic research in that field. At the end of the course, they take the necessary initiative to publish an academic research and make a national/international publication. The purpose of the course is to enable the doctoral student to gain practical experience in academic writing and research.

MAN-622 Directed Reading and Applied Research in Management and Organizational Theory

It includes a series of academic studies to enable PhDs to read and research in line with the objectives of the course. The aim of the course is to have Directed Reading and Applied Research in Management and Organizational Theory.

MAN-625 Seminar: Fundamentals of Management (Project)

To develop doctoral students' ability to explain, discuss and communicate in front of the community by preparing a current study on their thesis topic that will contribute to the education and training process in accordance with scientific research methods.

MAN-626 Seminar: Financial Management (Project)

To develop doctoral students' ability to explain, discuss and communicate in front of the community by preparing a current study on their thesis topic that will contribute to the education and training process in accordance with scientific research methods.

MAN-627 Seminar: Marketing Management (Project)

To develop doctoral students' ability to explain, discuss and communicate in front of the community by preparing a current study on their thesis topic that will contribute to the education and training process in accordance with scientific research methods.

MAN-658 Proficiency Exam

The purpose of the qualification exam is; It is a measure of whether the student has the depth of scientific research on basic topics and concepts and issues related to doctoral study. The doctoral qualification exam is held in two parts, written and oral.

MAN-699 Doctoral Thesis

This course is designed for students to prepare their doctoral courses together with their advisors. The content of this course covers the basic activities required to prepare a doctoral thesis. These activities; Defining the topic to be studied, developing a thesis proposal, creating a research model, using appropriate research techniques, defining research findings, writing, presenting and defending the thesis.

MAN-699 Doctoral Thesis

This course is designed for students to prepare their doctoral courses together with their advisors. The content of this course covers the basic activities required to prepare a doctoral thesis. These activities; Defining the topic to be studied, developing a thesis proposal, creating a research model, using appropriate research techniques, defining research findings, writing, presenting and defending the thesis.

MAN-699 Doctoral Thesis

This course is designed for students to prepare their doctoral courses together with their advisors. The content of this course covers the basic activities required to prepare a doctoral thesis. These activities; Defining the topic to be studied, developing a thesis proposal, creating a research model, using appropriate research techniques, defining research findings, writing, presenting and defending the thesis.

OSD 580- Customer Relationship Management

To establish real relationship with your customers, you need to know whom they are. Relationships, between customers, and suppliers, and the people and organizations around them are important.  Most businesses know that the company’s customers are vital to the success of the company. So, after one semester study, students will be able to understand the importance level of CRM in today’s marketplace. Addressing the strategic, organizational, commercial, and technology aspects of CRM, brings a psychology perspective, blending theory and practice to aid a full understanding of the subject. 

OSD-582 Virtual Worlds

The course will be taught through Second Life, an online virtual environment through avatars. Students will see how the virtual environment works and evaluate the way virtual content is created. This lesson; students cultural differences, language barriers, time difference, technological problems, etc. It aims to teach students how to manage effective teamwork in a virtual and intercultural environment while dealing with many obstacles. This course will also provide the opportunity for collaboration and networking among participants and lecturers from different disciplines, institutions and cultures. Technological components of Virtual Worlds, ethical and social issues related to Virtual Worlds will be covered in this course. Thus, after one semester of study, students will be able to understand the role of Virtual Worlds in today's society.

OSD-505 Turkish Economy

Regarding the Turkish economy during the course; Examining the economic developments before and after the Republic, understanding and relating the economic, political and social conditions in the period when economic policies were implemented, evaluating the causes and consequences of economic crises, establishing a relationship between globalization and the Turkish economy and drawing lessons for the future. Turkish economy, before and after the Republic; To understand current and near future economic developments by analytically examining production, employment, prices, investments, public finance, monetary policy, foreign trade, sectoral relations (agriculture, industry, energy, mining and services) and planning aspects and economic policies.

OSD 524- Financial Market Analysis

This course studies the assets, system and institutions of international financial markets. moreover this course content including to calculate time value of money, bonds and stocks. This course described the ways in which funds flow through an economic system from lenders to borrower and outlined the markets and instruments that lenders and borrowers employ to complete this process. Moreover, in this course, applied the time value of money formulas and the valuation of financial securities such as bonds and equities. With this respect to bond, we included a detailed examination of how change in interest rates, coupon rates, and times to maturity affect their price and price sensitivity.

OSD 586- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

This course is designed to provide an analysis and examination of significant contemporary ethical issues and challenges existing throughout the professional business arena. Emphasis will be placed upon the manager’s social and environmental responsibilities to a wide variety of stakeholders, including employees, customers and the public. Ethical dilemmas and decision-making frameworks and approaches at the personal, organizational and societal levels will be explored. Student engagement in real-world applications and issues are a critical portion of the course. Course aims to equip the students with the fundamentals of Business Ethics and Social responsibility.

OSD-511 - Digital Marketing

The aim of this course is to develop students' theoretical and practical skills about current digital marketing trends. digital marketing strategies, digital marketing mix, preparation of marketing campaigns on digital platforms, marketing communication on digital platforms and digital marketing applications used globally. In addition, the development of digital marketing, the current situation, problems encountered in practice and solutions will be discussed in the course. In the era of ongoing digitalization, the basic components of marketing have been reshaped and integrated with technology. The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge about the basic concepts, methods and tools of digital marketing, to gain the skills of analyzing and applying digital marketing examples.

OSD 590- Operation Simulation

Business Simulation course is built around a computer-based business simulation. Students taking this course will be wroking in peers. Each team should consider different decisions which are related to Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR/Organisation and Research & Development to manage their simulated company through a set time period. Business Simulation course is built around a computer-based business simulation. Students taking this course will be working in peers. Each team should consider different decisions which are related to Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR/Organisation and Research & Development to manage their simulated company through a set time period. The aim of the course is to provide an experiential learning environment where different business functions playan important role. Students will have the opportunity to apply their learning from the earlier elements of their degree programme to the problems presented by the simulation.

OSD 590- Advanced Management Skills

The course includes disaster management, system and structure, disaster management models, intervention practices and examples are examined. The course aims to provide information on management and management issues, and develop awareness, knowledge & skills by addressing current developments.

OSD-549 Foreign Trade Finance

This course includes topics such as foreign transactions legislation and documents used in foreign trade, payment and delivery methods in international trade for the purpose of financing foreign trade. The aim of this course is to provide students with detailed information about cash (TL and foreign currency), non-cash and in-kind loans used domestically and abroad for the purpose of financing foreign trade activities and to provide them with practical skills in providing financing.

OSD-501 Managerial Economics

This course aims to understand economic principles in the decision-making processes of businesses. In this context, it provides a basic framework for students to make more informed decisions within the dynamics of the business world by explaining how businesses interact with micro and macroeconomic factors. Topics such as demand theory, price and income elasticities are addressed in order to understand consumer behavior and make demand forecasts. In addition, by examining rational preferences and utility theory through consumer choice theory, basic information is provided for businesses to develop customer-oriented strategies.

OSD-579 Sustainable Development

The course includes basic concepts related to ecology and sustainability, examining the environment-human relationship and interaction, proposing solutions to ecological problems, sustainable development, ecological planning, urban ecology, public participation, sustainable design and planning. Topics examined: Relationship between Human and Nature, Environmental Problems, Environment and Growth, Environment and Trade, Traditional Development Approach, Sustainable Development Approaches, Political Ecology, Concept of Sustainability, Economy-Society-Environment Triangle, Economic Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability, Social Sustainability, Nature. Its economic value is in the form of examples of environmental movements in Turkey. The aim of the course is to explain to students environmental problems and the solutions proposed to solve these problems, to draw attention to the economic, social and environmental aspects of development, and to emphasize the general features of sustainable development.

OSD 591 New Technologies in Business

By focusing on the rapidly evolving technology trends in today's business world, this course aims to provide students with an understanding of the various technological tools that businesses can use to increase and maintain their competitive advantage. Starting from Industry 4.0 technologies, the basic principles of this concept and its effects on businesses will be examined in detail within the scope of the course. An in-depth review will be conducted on important topics that support Industry 4.0, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technologies, big data and analytics applications. In the field of Artificial Intelligence, the focus will be on the role of artificial intelligence in business processes, the basic principles of machine learning and deep learning, business intelligence and predictive analytics applications.