PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER SKILLS

SBMO118

Course Code: SBMO118
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Defines career goals.
Prepares an effective CV.
Applies interview techniques.
Develops time management and teamwork skills.
Applies principles of work ethics and professional conduct.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This is an application-oriented program that supports students' preparation for their professional careers. The course covers fundamental competencies such as CV preparation, interview techniques, time management, and work ethics. The primary objective is to support students in adapting to the expectations of the business world and strategically climbing their career ladders.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course Introduction and Career Planning
2^nd Week	Setting Professional Goals
3^rd Week	CV Preparation
4^th Week	Job Applications and Cover Letter Writing
5^th Week	Interview Techniques
6^th Week	Effective Communication and Body Language
7^th Week	Work Ethics and Professional Conduct
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Time Management and Planning
10^th Week	Teamwork and Collaboration
11^th Week	Problem Solving and Decision Making
12^th Week	Digital Skills and Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
13^th Week	Personal Branding and Career Management
14^th Week	General Evaluation and Career Practices

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	2	8	16
Preparation for Final exam	1	35	35
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	25	25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13	X	X	X	X	X
K14	X	X	X	X	X