COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: GRADUATION PROJECT

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
IML 302	E	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
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Besjon Zenelaj bzenelaj@epoka.edu.al , (According to Timetable) Friday 18:45-20:30
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 International Marketing and Logistics Management (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	N/A
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:

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Marketing
2	Professional
3	Strategy
4	Analysis
5	Critical thinking
6	Value
7	Perception
8	Positioning
9	Framework
10	Results

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Presentation of Professional Practice Syllabus
2	Confirmation of Professional Practice Placement and Submission Approval Form
3	Finalization of Professional Practice Plan
4	Practice
5	Practice
6	Practice
7	Practice, 1st Draft Submission
8	Practice
9	Practice
10	Practice
11	Practice
12	Practice
13	Practice
14	Submission of Professional Practice Form and Final Report

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	YES
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
Final Exam	1	100
	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	3	48
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignments	1	2	2
Final examination	1	30	30
Other	1	20	20
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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