COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: GRADUATION PROJECT

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
IML 302	F	6	3	4	0	5	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Vusal Gambarov
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	This course aims to mentor and assist students in the preparation of their Graduation Project and to facilitate the transition from course work to research. Students will be mentored to complete their Graduation Projects by identifying a unique research topic, the literature review leading up to the question and hypothesis, the methods to answer the question and test the hypothesis. Students will be mentored carry out the proposed methods and discuss their results in the context of the literature. Students will be mentored to demonstrate an acceptable ability to organize and express their ideas in accordance with academic norms and ethics.
Course Objectives:	This course aims to mentor and assist students in the preparation of their Graduation Project and to facilitate the transition from course work to research. Students will be mentored to complete their Graduation Projects by identifying a unique research topic, the literature review leading up to the question and hypothesis, the methods to answer the question and test the hypothesis. Students will be mentored carry out the proposed methods and discuss their results in the context of the literature. Students will be mentored to demonstrate an acceptable ability to organize and express their ideas in accordance with academic norms and ethics.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Presentation. Thesis Guide Orientation
2	Identify a research topic. Set deadlines
3	Literature Review
4	Literature Review
5	Literature Review
6	Conceptual Framework
7	Develop Research Methodology
8	Develop Research Methodology
9	Conduct Study
10	Conduct Study
11	Conduct Study
12	Write Results
13	Discuss the Draft
14	Finalize the Graduation Project

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Epoka University Thesis Guideline
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Students will identify a significant research question
2	Students will learn how to conduct literature review
3	Students will learn how to develop a hypothesis
4	Students will learn how to provide references in research
5	Students will learn how to conduct research, think critically, and organize ideas in effective ways
6	Students will learn how to defend their research

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in International Marketing and Logistics Management (3 years) Program
1	Identify activities, tasks, and skills in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics.	5
2	Apply key theories to practical problems within the global business context.	5
3	Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations.	5
4	Develop an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work.	5
5	Use technology to enable business growth and sustainability.	5
6	Synthesize creativity needed for marketing notion with scientific method and numerical skills, for achieving business sustainability.	5
7	Apply the concepts and structures of modern marketing in global context at private and public sectors.	5
8	Integrate the management of logistics, supply chain and in total operations with corporate goals and strategies.	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Presentation	1	20
Term Paper	1	80
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	30	30
Other	1	8	8
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6