COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Orientation and Career Planning
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
IUE 100
Fall
1
0
1
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • identify academic and administrational units of the university as well as the rules and regulations they are subject to;
  • develop the capacity to set professional goals based on their interests;
  • improve their time management skills;
  • to develop their oral and written communication skills;
  • to assess their strengths and weaknesses before professional life.
Course Description
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction: Aims and Expectations What is Career? Why university education?
2 University Life: Academic units, administrative units, and student clubs
3 Core Skills I: Seminar on Self-Awareness “How Does Your Self-Concept Affect Your Career?” https://work.chron.com/selfconcept-affect-career-23438.html
4 Core Skills II: Seminar on Setting Goals “Eight Ways You Can Define, Then Reach, Your Career Goals” https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/09/25/eight-ways-you-can-define-then-reach-your-career-goals/#450105f87ca4
5 Career Talks I: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories Job Skills Checklist, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_ search_writing/preparing_an_application/job_skills_checklist.html
6 Core Skills III: Seminar on Time Management “Manipulate Time With These Powerful 20 Time Management Tips” https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2018/05/01/manipulate-time-with-these-powerful-20-time-management-tips/#255ad99a57ab
7 Career Talks II: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories Resumé prepatation guide by the Career Guidance Center
8 Core Skills IV: Seminar on Oral and Written Communication “11 Communication And Speaking Skills That Will Boost Your Reputation As A Leader” https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2019/02/08/11-communication-and-speaking-skills-that-will-boost-your-reputation-as-a-leader/#3751dbea2fa3
9 Career Talks III: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories “Virtual Interviewing: How Employers & Job Seekers Can Prepare”, https://workology.com/virtual-interviewing-how-employers-job-seekers-can-prepare/
10 Core Skills V: Seminar on Analytical Thinking “Analytical Skills Definition, List, and Examples” https://www.thebalancecareers.com/analytical-skills-list-2063729
11 Career Talks IV: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories “Video: 5 Ways to Listen better” https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ ways_to_listen_better?referrer=playlist-listen_up#t-74423
12 Core Skills VI: Seminar on Leadership Youtube Video: “Leading People and the Qualities of a Good Leader” https://youtu.be/LxYGrPmH4rY
13 Addiction and Mindfulness
14 Core Skills VII: Seminar on Personal Brands “The First Step To Building Your Personal Brand”, https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2012/02/14/the-first-step-to-building-your-personal-brand/#64455dd46201
15 Review of the Semester
16 Review of the Semester
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
0
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
0

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to explain the scope, importance and functions of the accounting process

2

To be able to recognize regulatory and supervisory agencies together with relevant and competent stakeholders in the field of accounting

3

To be able to register, correct and close the financial transactions in the related accounting records within the accounting cycle

4

To be able to analyze the financial statements like balance sheet and income statement

5

To be able to use computer related software programs and field related computer applications

6

To be able to recognize, organize, store the documents used in commercial life and to be able gain skills in office layout, archiving and personnel management

7

To have the general knowledge about laws and specific legislation about taxes, social security, capital markets and foreign exchange

8

To be able to explain the economic situatons by analyzing the concepts of the economic, the general functioning of the system and the relationship between the elements of the system and the economic phenomena

9

To be able to develop the analytical thinking skills required for the solution of professional problems and applies the rules of mathematics and logic

10

To be able to use the english at the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 to communicate effectively with his / her colleagues and to follow up necessary professional sources in his/her field

11

To be able to make decisions based on the principles of professional ethics, accountability and responsibility

X
12

To have the ability to work effectively in individual and multi-disciplinary teams and to use them in their work environment

13

To have a broad perspective on social and academic aspects by closely following the developments in various different subjects in or out of the scope of his/her profession

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest