COURSE INFORMATION Course 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)	Dr. Vilma Çekani vcekani@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Vilma Çekani vcekani@epoka.edu.al , Monday, 10:30-12:00
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) 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:	Email/ Office (Monday, 11:30-12:30)
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	NA
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:	Acquire practical knowledge from the international marketing and logistics management subjects during the practice period in the public or private sector (a private business, a bank, ministry, NGO, international organizations, etc.)

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Abstract
2	Introduction
3	Literature Review
4	Methodology
5	Research and Development
6	Data Analysis
7	Data Interpretation
8	Results and Discussions
9	Conclusions
10	Implication (Theoretical and Practical)

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Introduction II
3	Presentation of Professional Practice Syllabus/ The students are expected to present their plans in the framework of Professional practice execution. They are presented with the documents that they have to sign in order to fulfill the procedure.
4	Confirmation of Professional Practice Placement and Submission Approval Form/ The supervisor confirms their professional practice and informs on the evaluation criteria in order to get Satisfactory Result at the end of the semester.
5	Finalization of Professional Practice Plan/ This plan has to be finalized in collaboration of the advisor with the student
6	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
7	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
8	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
9	1st draft submission of the professional practice
10	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
11	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
12	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
13	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
14	Submission of Professional Practice Form and Final Report

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):	Epoka Thesis Guidelines https://pir.epoka.edu.al/content/MTM2/Resources/Thesis/Thesis-Writing-Guideline
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:	NA
Computer Usage:	NA
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	The student should be able to put into practice, in an organizational context, the theoretical knowledge gained from IML courses.
2	The student should be able to build the work ethics, team-work skills as well as communicative and analytical skills so valuable for the future career.
3	The student is expected to acquire practical knowledge from the company (of choice), thus enhancing the individual problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

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

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Other	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	0	0
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	6	96
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination			0
Other	1	29	29
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

The graduation project course serves as an important component of academic studies, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a practical research project. It helps develop research, analytical, and academic writing skills, while preparing students for future academic and professional work.