Course Descriptions

BM 101 Keyboarding

At the end of this course, the student will be able to touch-typing (without visual assistance) on a computer keyboard, using techniques that are acceptable; to format copy by setting margins and tabs; to proofread and edit a selected paragraph, at speed and accuracy rates appropriate to the kind of copy. (4 hours, 3 credits, 6 ECTS)

BM 161 Office Administration and Management

This course is an information source emphasizing the administrative skills necessary for success in today's highly technological offices. It includes the major skills, attitudes, concepts and knowledge needed by administrative assistants. With the help of this course the students are preparing for a profession in which there are many opportunities to develop initiative, judgment and knowledge that will lead to opportunities for responsible positions in the business world. (3 hours,3 credits, 5 ECTS)

BM 171 Business Mathematics

Students gain familiarity with the basic concepts of Business Mathematics Topics such as, computation of averages, interpretation of natio and percent, depreciation methods, simple and compound interest, annuities and applications, buying, selling. (3 hours,3 credits, 5 ECTS)

CTP 191 Introduction to Computers

Introduction to the basic structure of a computer. Windows basics and applications. Basic file and directory operations in windows envionment. Fundamentals of word processing; preparing well-designed documents and changing their appearance. Ethics of network usage. Introduction to the Internet. Sending e-mail. Preparing simple web pages. (4 hours, 3 credits, 5 ECTS)

ENG 101 English and Composition I

The central basis of ENG 101 is to introduce students to an academic approach to thinking, reading, speaking and writing in an integrated, meaningful manner such that they are able to apply the skills learnt to their departmental studies. In addition, the ENG 101 courses aims to further develop the students’ linguistic accuracy and range in English. (3 credits, 5 ECTS)

BM 102 Applied Word Processing

A systematic and comprehensive program for perfecting and applying formatting skills  up-to-date standards of formal correspondence. The purpose of this course is to improve basic keyboarding abilities that are essential to accurate speed production work (in order to be able to carry out various kinds of formatting techniques required in a modern office). It involves applying keyboarding and communication skills to practical work and formatting primary personal and business documents. (4 hours, 3 credits, 5 ECTS)

BM 164 Office Automation

Office Automation is interaction of people in offices using systems and technologies such as; printers, scanners, copiers and telecommunication systems (fax, teleconferencing, video-conferencing, voice mail systems) to meet their goals and examins how these technologies may be used to improve organizational communication. (3 hours,3 credits, 3 ECTS)

BM 172 Filing and Records Management

This course provides the students with the knowledge of how to set up and maintain files and records. They will learn the basic filing methods and indexing rules. They distinguish between basic filing equipment and supplies. The students identify the importance of efficient records management programs in today’s business offices and also identify the “life cycle” of records; including the basic components of records management programs such as records retention, transfer and disposition. In addition, they will learn the importance of vital records and they will study centralized and decentralized files management. (3 hours,3 credits, 4 ECTS)

BM 182 Principles of Accounting

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of accounting. Topics such as transaction analysis, general journal&ledger, trial balance, income statement, principles of managerial accounting and break-even analysis. (3 hours,3 credits, 4 ECTS)

CTP 192 Introduction to Computer Applications

Fundamentals of spreadsheets. Types of data. Formulas with fixed and variable addresses. Graphs. Building chains in a spreadsheet. Introduction to presentation packages. Introductory database concepts. ( 4 hours, 3 credits, 5 ECTS)

ENG 102 English and Composition II

The central basis of ENG 102 is to consolidate students’ academic approach to thinking, reading, speaking and writing and language usage, as initiated in ENG 101. In addition, the ENG  102 course aims to develop the students’ abilities to synthesise and evaluate information and conduct basic, indepentent research. (3 credits, 5 ECTS)

 BM 201 Advanced Word Processing

This course aims to improve the basic keyboarding skills by having the students use effective skill development materials. In order to give the students a professional approach on-the-job activities, they will be exposed to keyboarding problems related to executive offices. High quality typing and independent work without direct supervision are the other features of this course. (4 hours,3 credits, 4 ECTS)

BM 261 Microeconomics

The course is designed to provide  a solid foundation of economic understanding  in managerial decision making. The principal topics covered in this class are: economic optimization, demand analysis and demand estimation, forecasting, production, cost analysis and cost estimation, market structure, decision making under uncertainty, and capital budgeting. (3 hours,3 credits, 5 ECTS)

BM 272 Business Writing Techniques in Turkish

This course will integrate the principles and practices of Business Writing in Turkish. Topics will include: - general writing techniques, letter writing, principles of writing memorandums and reports, press releases, finding business information, writing resumés, applications and employment letters, and speech writing. (3 hours,3 credits, 4 ECTS)

BM 281 Organizational Behavior

This course firstly aims to develop some specific analytical ability to think about and to solve organizational behavior problems. Secondly, it provides insights into personal and interpersonal relationships: it aims to change the student from an individual into an efficient group member in an organization. Therefore, it includes such topics as: Organization systems and environment, understanding individual behavior, communication, stress management, decision making, problem solving and group dynamics. (3 hours,3 credits, 5 ECTS)

CTP 291 Computer Applications for Business I

Advanced features of word processing. Desktop publishing concepts. Mail merging. Inserting files, pictures, graphs in documents. Preparing index and table of contents. Switching between applications, generating new applications. Details of the print manager and control panel. Database concepts in spreadsheets. (3 credits, 5 ECTS)

 ETS 131 Translation for Specific Purposes I

Open to several departments, this elective course is designed to improve the translation skills that may be required from students after their graduation. Based on area translation into Turkish and/or preparation for English proficiency exams, students are familiarized with the norms of various text types, along with the constraints that surface in their translations. The selection of topics is made in accordance with the departments of those students that register for the course.

BM 200 On the Job Training

The main objective of this training is for students to observe the real aspects of business life and have an opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge and to familiarize the student with the business world. During the 30 working days that constitute the "on the job training" period, students will be supervised by the department. The program will be conducted during the summer months of the first year.

BM 202 Reports and Audio Transcription

This course is design to teach report writing techniques in computer aided environment. The other important feature of this course is to teach how to use a special program, like coolpro-exe; in transcribing audio-recorded materials. (4 hours,3 credits, 5 ECTS)

BM 262 Principles of Management

This is the introductory course in management. The course is designed to provide students an overview of the management function and its role in organizations and also organizational theories. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand management styles and gain an in-depth understanding of co-workers and a general understanding of the business environment in which they will operate. (3 hours,3 credits, 5 ECTS)

BM 271 Etiquette and Modern Business Manners

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the good manners and etiquette rules of public places and the business world. The topics to be covered are: business and social manners of public occasions and events, everyday courtesies, male and female work relationships, executive communication, executive entertaining, seated dinners, gift giving and receiving. The course will be conducted partly in Turkish. (3 hours,3 credits, 4 ECTS)

CTP 292 Computer Applications for Business I

Fundamental concepts of a database. Data types. Creating and updating a database file. Building conditions. Indexing and sorting. Advanced desktop publishing. (3 credits, 5 ECTS)

 ETS 132 Translation for Specific Purposes II

As a sequel to “Translation for Specific Purposes I”, this elective course aims at further improving the translation skills of prospective graduates. A wide variety of topics or sub-topics are selected for course material in accordance with the students’ needs for area translation into English and / or preparation for English proficiency exams. Focusing on how various translational constraints can be approached, students attain a higher awareness of their decision-making processes in translation, which is essential to their success in exams based on translation.