Information Package

Program of Bureau Management and Executive Assistance

BYYA274

GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Course Code
BYYA274
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the functions, limitations, and areas of use of generative artificial intelligence, along with how it works.
  2. Explain the potential contributions of artificial intelligence tools to office management.
  3. Understand artificial intelligence applications in the context of digital literacy and 21st-century skills.
  4. Distinguish the role of artificial intelligence tools in virtual secretarial and digital assistant work.
  5. Explain data privacy, copyright, and ethical principles, and develop awareness of responsible use.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to enable students to recognize generative artificial intelligence technologies (such as text, visual, table, presentation, and content generation), understand their main applications in professional settings, and develop awareness regarding ethics, security, and data privacy in the use of artificial intelligence.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course purpose, the concept of artificial intelligence, and digital transformation
2nd Week 21st-century skills, digital literacy, and changing roles in office management
3rd Week Introduction to generative artificial intelligence: concepts, operating logic, opportunities, and limitations
4th Week Types of AI tools: text, image, audio, and presentation generation
5th Week Text generation: e-mails, official correspondence, and note-taking
6th Week AI support in preparing presentations and content; introduction to image generation
7th Week Meeting planning, task management, and digital assistance
8th Week Midterm exam week
9th Week Ethical principles: transparency, accountability, copyright, and plagiarism
10th Week Data privacy and security: personal data and organizational risks
11th Week Future professional roles in virtual secretarial and digital assistant work
12th Week Limitations of AI tools and critical evaluation
13th Week Scenario discussions: meeting preparation, report drafting, and correspondence with clients
14th Week Mini project / assignment presentations
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 40
Project 1 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 20 40
Presentation (including preperation) 1 20 20
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load161
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.36
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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