EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE SYLLABUS
2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: GRADUATION PROJECT |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BINF 302 | E | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | NA |
| Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Dr. Esmir Demaj edemaj@epoka.edu.al , Thursday, 09:30-12:00 |
| Second Course 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 |
| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) | Bachelor in Business Informatics (3 years) |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | Thursday, 09:30-12:00 |
| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline" |
| Attendance Requirement: | No Attendance requirement |
| 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. |
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 | Research Question |
| 2 | Literature Review |
| 3 | Research Methodolgy |
| 4 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research |
| 5 | Data Analysis |
| 6 | Interpreting Research Results |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| 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(s): | Epoka University Thesis Guideline |
| Additional Literature: | |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 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 |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Bachelor in Business Informatics (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 | Integrate different skills and approaches to be used in decision making and data management. | 5 |
| 6 | Combine computer skills with managerial skills, in the analysis of large amounts of data. | 5 |
| 7 | Provide solutions to complex information technology problems. | 5 |
| 8 | Recognize, analyze, and suggest various types of information-communication systems/services that are encountered in everyday life and in the business world. | 5 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Presentation |
1
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20
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| Term Paper |
1
|
80
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| 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 | 38 | 38 |
| Other | 0 | ||
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Total Work Load:
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150 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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6 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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6 | ||
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CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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NA |