DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Business Administration (English)

General Description

History

Ph.D. program in Business Administration started its education activities in 2009. The program provides education for improving the knowledge, skills and proficiency of those students who would like to work as academic personnel in universities or as manager in private and public sectors. Moreover, the program renders an opportunity to major in entrepreneurship for those individuals who would like to succeed in their own business. The programs language of instruction is English.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (PhD) (English)

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma; minimum GPA 80/100 or 3/4; minimum score of 60 from the nation-wide Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields; minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (UDS/KPDS/YDS) or TOEFL equivalent.Transcript; a minimum score of 75 from the graduate school entrance exam.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year,16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Efficient and effective management of businesses is extremely important in an ever increasing competition in todays world. In this program, advanced level knowledge and skills about the business administration are provided to students from various backgrounds. The program renders opportunities for specializing in one of the business functions such as marketing, management, accounting, finance, production and information systems besides general business administration. Thus, it is expected that those students who finish the program successfully can work as managers in middle and high level positions in institutional firms both in Turkey and also abroad. Moreover, the program provides an opportunity to major in entrepreneurship for those individuals who would like to establish their own businesses.
The objective of Ph.D. Program is to educate academicians and researchers who have theoretical knowledge in business administration; have the ability to learn by oneself through following the academic developments; have the ability to contribute to the generation of scientific knowledge by synthesizing the theoretical knowledge with a critical viewpoint and transfer this information; have a scrupulous approach about scientific morals and ethics.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   To develop a critical perspective on the basic theories of management science while analyzing the relationships between these theories through their historical backgrounds.
2   To define, analyze, interpret and solve problems related to the specified field by using scientific approaches.
3   To conduct scientific projects and complete a thesis in order to contribute to the field.
4   To publish original work that will contribute to the scientific community while abiding to scientific rules and regulations.
5   To be able to work independently while maintaining a self-governed approach.
6   To perform a principled approach towards scientific morality and business ethics.
7   To establish an effective oral and written communications link by use of Turkish and other foreign languages (C1) in order to share the knowledge about the related area and to defend the opinions.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The students who graduate from the program can work as academicians in universities or work as medium and high level managers in the private and public organizations.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

In this program, there are; three compulsory, two elective courses in the first semester; two compulsory, two field elective, one fundamental elective course in the second semester; two compulsory, two field elective, one fundamental elective course in the third semester. The program consists of fifty percent compulsory and fifty percent elective courses.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
 
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 DBA 6135 HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 7
G 2 DBA 6033 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY I COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 17
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 3 DBA 6061 ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 4 DBA 6011 THEORIES OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 5 DBA 6031 ACCOUNTING THEORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 6 DBA 6041 CORPORATE FINANCE THEORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 7 DBA 6139 DATA ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
G 8 DBA 6071 DECISION MAKING IN BUSINESS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 9 DBA 6097 THEORIES OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 10 DBA 6137 TEACHING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
G 11 DBA 6051 MARKETING THEORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 DBA 6122 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
B 2 DBA 6120 MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS I COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 21
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 3 DBA 6070 DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 4 DBA 6130 RITERIA DECISION MAKING IN PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 5 DBA 6064 LOGISTICS SYSTEMS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 6 DBA 6034 AUDITING, ASSURANCE AND CONTROL ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 7 DBA 6042 RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 8 DBA 6040 ADVANCES IN INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 9 DBA 6010 ADVANCED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 10 DBA 6012 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 11 DBA 6030 CURRENT ISSUES IN MANAGERIAL AND COST ACCOUNTING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 12 DBA 6076 BUSINESS PROCESS DESIGN AND ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 13 DBA 6100 INDUSTRIAL AND WORK PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 14 DBA 6106 SEMINAR IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 15 DBA 6112 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 16 DBA 6116 SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 17 DBA 6118 ORGANIZATION AND SOCIETY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 18 DBA 6126 COMPETITION POLICY AND LAW ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 19 DBA 6128 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 20 DBA 6072 BUSINESS PROCESS SIMULATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 DBA 6037 FIELD STUDY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
G 2 DBA 6141 SIMULATION (MANAGEMENT GAME) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 21
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 3 DBA 6101 EMPIRICAL STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 4 DBA 6143 NEW DIRECTIONS IN RESEARCH ON FINANCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 5 DBA 6113 SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 6 DBA 6115 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 7 DBA 6117 SEMIMAR IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 8 DBA 6121 FUZZY MULTICRITERIA DECISION MAKING IN PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 9 DBA 6123 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 10 DBA 6025 APPLIED OPTIMIZATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 11 DBA 6107 SEMINAR IN BRAND MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 12 DBA 6109 SEMINAR IN MARKETING TRENDS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 13 DBA 6145 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 14 DBA 6147 BUSINESS FORECASTING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 15 DBA 6149 MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 16 DBA 6151 FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 17 DBA 6103 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED TOPICS OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
 
4 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 DBA 6199 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 DBA 6199 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 DBA 6199 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 DBA 6199 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 DBA 6199 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course is defined in the the Course Description Form which is prepared by related faculty member / s and included in the information package. Exams and course success notes is subject to the relevant articles of the DEU Regulation on Graduate Education.
Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate Education Regulation web address: http://www.sbe.deu.edu.tr/icerik.php id=0028

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program with thesis is comprised of courses (87 ECTS), a field study (3 ECTS) and thesis (150 ECTS), in total 240 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/S/TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of the Department: Prof. Dr. Gül BAYRAKTAROĞLU
E-mail: gul.bayraktar@deu.edu.tr
Phone: +90-232-3018112