Bilkent University Quality Management in Education

Bachelor of Science in Management (2018)

Foundation

1986

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Science in Management

Level of Qualification

First Cycle Degree

Mode of Study

Full Time

Admission & Registration Requirements

To begin undergraduate studies at Bilkent, all Turkish citizens must take the entrance examinations YKS, administered by the national Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Based on the results of this exam, ÖSYM places students according to their preferences.
All international students who want to apply to Bilkent University for an undergraduate program have to go through an admission procedure. Various national exams and diplomas are used in evaluating the candidates.
In absence of these documents, the high school graduation score can also be evaluated for admission. The high school diploma and transcript along with an explanation of the high school's grading system will be needed.
English is the language of teaching at Bilkent University. Applicants are required to provide proof of their proficiency in English. Students whose level of English is insufficient to follow courses are required to enroll in the School of English Language.

Assessment of Student Performance

Apart from work conducted throughout the semester, students are usually asked to take a final examination and at least one midterm examination for a course. If a staff member considers it appropriate, practical laboratory work or other such assignments may be assessed as midterm examinations or as a final examination.

Grades are finalized when they are announced via the internet on the date specified in the Academic Calendar. Semester grades for practical studies and other non-lecture courses are determined by an evaluation of the student's overall work and performance throughout the semester.

Bilkent University's official grading system uses letter grades with pluses and minuses. Passing grades range from A+ to D; F, FX is failing. The quality-point equivalents of the grades are:

  A+   4.00   B+   3.30   C+   2.30   D+   1.30   F   0.00
  A   4.00   B   3.00   C   2.00   D   1.00   FX   0.00
  A-   3.70   B-   2.70   C-   1.70           FZ   0.00

Other grades used are S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), I (Incomplete), P (In Progress), T (Transfer), and W (Withdraw). These grades do not have quality-point equivalents.

S : accorded to students who are successful in non-credit courses.
     
U : accorded to students who are unsuccessful in non-credit courses.
     
I : accorded to students who, although otherwise successful, have failed to complete the required assignments for a course due to illness or some other valid reason. Proof of illness or other reason for non-completion must be submitted to the department chair within three days of the date of the final exam. A student receiving an incomplete grade for any course must make up for the deficiencies within 15 days after the final exam in order to obtain a grade. Otherwise, the grade I automatically becomes FX. At the discretion of the department chair, the period specified above may be extended until the beginning of the following semester.
     
P : progress.
     
T : reflects approved transferred courses from other universities or from an exchange program. A student with a grade of T is exempted from an equivalent number of credits on the condition that the courses are accepted by the department on the recommendation of the department chair and with the approval of the board of the faculty/school. This grade may provide an exemption for a particular course at the program.
     
W : student has withdrawn from the course before the end of the semester.

A student with extraordinary performance in a course may be granted an A+ grade. However, the number of A+ grades in a given course is limited based on class size: If the class size is less than 25 students, no A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 25 and 74 students, only one A+ grade may be given; if the class size is between 75 and 124 students, two A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 125 and 174 students, three A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 175 and 225 students, four A+ grades may be given; if the class size is more than 225 students, five A+ grades may be given. (The letter grade A+ was instituted beginning with the 2010-2011 academic year.)

An undergraduate student who receives a grade of C or higher in a course (or S in a non-credit course) is considered to have satisfactorily completed that course.

A student who receives a grade of C-, D+, or D in a course can only be considered to have completed that course if his/her Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 2.00 or higher.

A student receiving either F, FX, FZ, or U in a course is considered to be unsuccessful in that course. Students who have failed a course in the curriculum program must repeat the course within the following two semesters. Those who fail first year English courses must repeat these courses the very next semester they are offered. The university may register a student to these courses and not allow for a course to be dropped. Students on probation who received C-, D+ or D grades in previous semesters may repeat any of these courses.

In addition to taking the required courses in a given semester, students with "Satisfactory" standing may also repeat courses taken in the previous two semesters for which they received a B-, C+, C, C-, D+ or D grade, provided there is room in the section. Registration to these courses takes place on the dates as announced by the Rectorate.

On condition that at least one course of all curriculum requirements of an elective set has already been taken, an elective course from this elective set can be taken in place of courses taken before for this elective requirement. In this case, the previously taken elective course will appear in the transcript but will not be included in the CPA calculation. Once established, such course matching cannot be changed. The previously taken elective course can be repeated to fulfill another curriculum requirement.

A student's academic performance is determined at the end of each semester by computing an average of the grades he/she has received during that semester. For each course, the grade point equivalent of the letter grade received by the student is multiplied by the credit units for that course; the sum of these products is then divided by the total credit units taken in that semester to yield the Grade Point Average (GPA) for that semester. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated by multiplying the grade point equivalent of the letter grade by the credit units for each course and then dividing the total sum by the total credit units taken in the program.

National Degree Qualifications

Basic Field Qualifications for Business and Management Sciences (Academic Weighted) - 6th Level - Bachelor's
NQF-HETR
LEVEL
KNOWLEDGE
- Theoretical
- Conceptual
SKILLS
- Cognitive
- Practical
COMPETENCES
Competence to Work
Independently and
Take Responsibility
Learning Competence Communication and Social
Competence
Field Specific Competence
6th Level Bachelor's

EQF-LLL:
6th Level

QF-EHEA:
1st Cycle
Qualifications that signify completion of the sixth cycle are awarded to students who
K1. Possess advanced level knowledge within the field.
S1. Possess the skills to transfer knowledge related to the field to professionals and team members.
S2. Have the ability to interpret, analyze, identify problems and propose solutions by using the knowledge acquired in the field in decisions, practices and behaviors.
W1. Conducts research and studies in the field.
W2. Take responsibility either as a project coordinator or participant in accordance with project objectives.
W3. Determine aims and objectives for the organization/institution
L1. Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach.
L2. Show the comprehension of gaining awareness of lifelong learning.
C1. Transfer the ideas and suggestions based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
C2. Establish effective communication with partners in professional field.
C3. Use informatics and communication technologies required within the field with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
C4. Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
F1. Act in accordance with organization/institution, work and social ethic values.
F2. Analyse and maintain relations with partners of the organization/institution effectively.
F3. Possess skills to encourage innovation.
F4. Think critically about the organization / institution.
F5. Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, and worker's health and security.

Education Objectives

Upon successful completion of coursework for BA in Business Administration, students will be able to: Goal 1 – Business professional equipped with business knowledge and skills Obj 1. demonstrate a broad understanding of the core business functions Obj 2. demonstrate an understanding of the codified body of knowledge in business administration/management Obj 3. identify and apply appropriate analytical tools in core business functions Obj 4. have working knowledge and skill in using spreadsheets and similar supportive software for business analysis Goal 2 – Critical thinker Obj 5. think critically – infer, deduce, interpret, recognize assumptions, and evaluate arguments Goal 3 – Ethical business professional Obj 6. show awareness of the ethical components of a business decision Obj 7. show awareness of and commitment to (i) respect for others’ persons, opinions and beliefs, and (ii) equal treatment of individuals regardless of gender and other characteristics, both for internal and external stakeholders and in business situations and in society at large Goal 4 – Effective communicator Obj 8. produce quality professional written documents on a business topic in English suited for an audience Obj 9. deliver a quality professional presentation on a business topic to an audience using the appropriate technology Goal 5 – Effective team player Obj 10. function in teams in a business environment effectively Goal 6 – Business professional equipped with English language skills for professional and personal development Obj 11. follow the developments in the theory and practice of their profession that occur globally and are communicated in English in order to keep abreast with current business practices in their professional careers and for personal development.

Program Outcomes

  1. a. Effective communicator with writing and communication skills necessary to effectively organise ideas and thoughts and to convey them to various audiences.
  2. b. Critical thinker who uses modern methods of scientific thought and develops creative solutions for global challanges
  3. c. Socially responsible and ethical business professional committed to diversity and creativity through business as well as artistic, cultural, sportive, and intellectual activities.
  4. d. Effective communicator with writing and communication skills necessary to effectively organize ideas and thoughts and to convey them to various audiences.
  5. e. Effective team player
  6. f. Business professional equipped with English language skills for professional and personal development.

Program Outcomes/Degree Qualification Matrix

 Program Outcomes
Qualification(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)
K1
S1
S2
W1
W2
W3
L1
L2
C1
C2
C3
C4
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5

Program Curriculum

First Year
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
ECON 101 Introduction to Economics I 4 0 4 6,5
ENG 101 English and Composition I 5 0 3 5
GE 100 Orientation 0 0 1 2
MAN 101 Introduction to Business I 3 0 3 5
MATH 105 Introduction to Calculus I 4 0 4 6,5
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3 5
TURK 101 Turkish I 0 0 2 3,5
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
ECON 102 Introduction to Economics II 4 0 4 6,5
ENG 102 English and Composition II 5 0 3 5 ELS 101 or ENG 101 or ENG 103
MAN 102 Introduction to Business II 3 0 3 5 MAN 101
MATH 106 Introduction to Calculus II 4 0 4 6,5 MATH 105
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 0 3 5
TURK 102 Turkish II 0 0 2 3,5
Second Year
 
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
CS 125 Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Sciences 2 2 3 5
ECON 221 Introduction to Probability and Statistics I 3 0 3 5
GE 250 Collegiate Activities Program I 0 0 0 1
HUM 111 Cultures Civilizations and Ideas I 3 0 3 5 ENG 101
MAN 213 Principles of Financial Accounting 4 0 4 6,5
MATH 227 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 0 3 5 MATH 106
Social Science Core Elective 3
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
ECON 222 Introduction to Probability and Statistics II 3 0 3 5 ECON 221 or MATH 119 or MATH 264 or PSYC 202
ENG 206 Business Communications 3 0 3 5 ENG 102
GE 251 Collegiate Activities Program II 0 0 1 2 GE 250
HIST 200 History of Turkey 3 0 4 6,5
HUM 112 Cultures Civilizations and Ideas II 3 0 3 5 HUM 111 or HUM 121
MAN 256 Introduction to Management Science 3 0 3 5 ECON 225 or MATH 227
MAN 262 Organizational Behavior 3 0 3 5 PSYC 100
Third Year
 
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
LAW 313 Business Law (in Turkish) 3 0 3 5
MAN 321 Corporate Finance 3 0 3 5 MAN 211 or MAN 213
MAN 335 Fundamentals of Marketing 3 0 3 5 ECON 101 and ENG 206 and MAN 102
MAN 341 Production Management 3 0 3 5 ECON 225 or MAN 256
MAN 361 Organization Theory 3 0 3 5 MAN 262
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
MAN 312 Managerial Accounting 3 0 3 5 MAN 213
Arts Core Elective 3
Marketing Elective 3
Science Core Elective 3
Unrestricted Major Elective 3
Fourth Year
 
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
MAN 399 Summer Practice 0 0 0 7,5 MAN 262 and MAN 335
MAN 403 International Business 3 0 3 5 MAN 335
Finance Elective 3
General Elective 3
Unrestricted Major Elective (2) 6
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
MAN 406 Business Strategy 3 0 3 5 MAN 321 and MAN 335 and MAN 341
MAN 495 Business Capstone Project 4 0 4 6,5 MAN 321 and MAN 335 and MAN 341 and MAN 361
Unrestricted Major Elective (3) 9


Elective Courses in the Curriculum

Elective Count Program Outcomes Options
Arts Core Elective 1  
Finance Elective 1  
General Elective 1  
Marketing Elective 1  
Science Core Elective 1  
Social Science Core Elective 1  
Unrestricted Major Elective 6