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Head of Department: Bilgin Metin

Associate Department Heads: Nazım Taşkın, Ali Tükel

Professors: Sona Mardikyan, Bilgin Metin, Aslıhan Nasır, Aslı Sencer, Zuhal Tanrıkulu, Hande Türker, Bertan Badur, Meltem Seba Özturan*

Associate Professors: Nazım Ziya Perdahçı

Assistant Professors:   Nazım Taşkın, Aysun Bozanta Hakyemez, Ali Boyacı*, Umut Uğurlu*, Nazım Ziya Perdahçı*

Instructors: Esra Koçak, Reydan Yaşar, Irmak Erdoğan Vega Hidal*, Ayla Esen*, Hüseyin Tanju Akdeniz*, Volkan Biçer*, Kaya Kazmirci*, Değer Ayata*, Muhammed Furkan Akıncı*, Cemil Şinasi Turun*, Mehmet Eren*

Assistants:   Meltem Emine Mutlutürk, Muhammed Yusuf Akçakaya, Neşe Baz Aktaş, Emre Alataş
 

*Part-time

Information and its technological applications are among the prerequisites for a country's development. Computers, being one of the technological applications, enhance competition in all sectors. On the other hand, interdisciplinary approaches and studies are becoming more and more widespread in the world. As a result, the parties producing and/or using these systems and approaches need professionals educated on this subject.

The Department of Management Information Systems has been established to fulfill these needs. Its undergraduate program integrates management and computer science disciplines leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree.

The program is designed to deliver a balanced set of management and computer courses in order to prepare students for developing and maintaining business information systems. The main subject list includes organization, economics, marketing, finance, computer programming techniques, system design concepts, database management, data communication and software engineering. The department incorporates an emphasis on managerial and end-user concerns related to modern information systems. Special attention is given to attaining proficiency in the development of management applications and implementations.

In the first two years, students take basic management and computing courses. Specialized courses are offered in the last two years to provide the student with a strong foundation in information management. The department aims to prepare students for careers in business, computers and information systems so that graduates can immediately assume a variety of relevant positions.

Lectures are enhanced by lab sessions and project applications. The requirements for the B.S. degree in Management Information Systems is a minimum of 140 credit-hours of course work. Each student is also required to complete 60 workdays of industrial training during summers.

Established

1996

ISCED Code

52.1201

Educational goals and objectives

1) To educate individuals that will follow new developments and excel in the knowledge,

development and practice of Management Information Systems at the international level.

2) To provide graduates that will be candidates for managerial positions in the IT industry.

3) To give a strong theoretical background in Management Information Systems that enables

students to apply to internationally recognized graduate academic programs

Admission and special requirements

High school diploma and placement through a centralized national university placement

examination.

Certificate of English proficiency is also required.

Acknowledgement of previous learning

Courses completed at students’ previous higher education institution can be transferred upon

the recommendation of the Department and approval by the Faculty Board of Directors.

Graduation requirements

The Bachelor’s Degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in

the curriculum, including a 60 day-internship, and have obtained a cumulative grade point

average of 2.00 out of 4.00 without a failing grade.

Program learning outcomes

1. Acts with awareness and sensitivity towards ethical values, data privacy, security, and computer ethics.

2. Defines and applies fundamental concepts and technologies necessary to manage businesses'

   information infrastructure, such as database management, network structures, information

   security, software development principles, etc.

3. Keeps up with technological advancements and develops solutions and strategies to integrate

   information systems into business processes through multidisciplinary approaches.

4. Critically evaluates information technology applications in the business world, identifies IT

   problems within organizations, and proposes solutions.

5. Identifies the information security and risk management needs of businesses, analyzes current

   threats, and develops policies and measures to manage these risks.

6. Analyzes the information infrastructure and processes of businesses to determine how

   information technologies can be integrated into and managed within business strategies. Follows

   industry standards and regulations.

7. Monitors innovative information technologies and uses them to integrate into or enhance

   business processes.

8. Develops innovative strategies focused on using information systems to enhance businesses'

   competitive advantage. Evaluates entrepreneurial potential and IT-based business opportunities.

9. Assumes leadership or collaborative roles, individually or as part of a team, in a global and

   multicultural environment. Enhances effective communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

   by working on interdisciplinary projects

TYYÇ Ulusal Yeterlikler

TYYÇ Alan Yeterlikleri

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Summer Training

Summer Training

Total: 142 Credits/240 ECTS

DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MIS 111 Economics I (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Ekonomi I)
Demand and supply, elasticity, price controls, marginal utility and indifference curve analysis, production and costs, market structures, determination of wages, return on capital.

MIS 112 Economics II (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Ekonomi II)
Nature of income and national income determination, employment, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade theory and balance of payments, economic development, economic system, the general structure of Turkish economy.

MIS 113 Management and Organization (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Yönetim ve Organizasyon)
Principles of managerial practices, planning, organizing, directing and controlling, proper methods and techniques to increase managerial effectiveness and efficiency. Topics covered include classical and modern approaches to management. Case histories are used to illustrate problems in managing organizations.

MIS 116 Principles of Marketing (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Pazarlama Prensipleri)
Core concepts of marketing, marketing management, marketing organizations and the marketing environment. Analysis of characteristics of the consumer and organizational markets, challenges created by the rapidly changing environmental factors, and marketing problems along with the basics of strategy formulation. Case studies in order to better involve students in the identification and the solution of the marketing problems.

MIS 125 Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 5
(Bilişim Sistemleri Ve Teknolojilerine Giriş)
Information and information system concepts. Basic components and functions of computers. Information systems technologies and telecommunications. Fundamentals of information systems. Overview of different types of information systems. Utilization of software packages widely used (word processor, spreadsheet, and database).

MIS 131 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming  (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Algoritmalar ve Programlamaya Giriş)
Basic properties of algorithms. Flowcharts and pseudocode. Decision making, iteration,  modular design. Principles of problem solving with an algorithmic approach and  implementation of the concepts through a programming language; built-in data types, basic I/O structures, control structures, functions, arrays, and recursion. An introduction to object oriented programming.

MIS 132 Object Oriented Programming   (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Nesneye Yönelik Programlama)
Fundamentals of object oriented programming; objects, data abstraction, data encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Exception handling. Graphical user interface programming. Database connection. Multithreading. Program development with object oriented design.
Prerequisite: MIS 131.

MIS 134 Introduction to Database (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 5
(Veri Tabanına Giriş)
Introduction to database management systems. Basic concepts, environment and tools. Commands, functions, operators, and data types. Table definition and modification. Sorting and indexing. Loops and control structures. Storage operations. Output operations. Procedures. Screen and report generators.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor for non-MIS students.

MIS 143 Business Mathematics I (3+2+0) 3 ECTS 5
(İşletme Matematiği I)
Functions; linear functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions. Limits and continuity. Derivatives and its applications. Curve sketching.

MIS 144 Business Mathematics II (3+2+0) 3 ECTS 5
(İşletme Matematiği II)
Indefinite and definite integration. Area under the curve. Matrices and determinants. Multivariable functions and partial derivatives.
Prerequisite: MIS 143.

MIS 211 Financial Accounting (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Finans Muhasebesi)
Accounting concepts and principles. Accounting processes and transactions. A complete study of the steps in the accounting cycle: journalization, posting, trial balance, adjustments, closing, preparation of financial statements. Introduction to accounting information systems.

MIS 212 Managerial Accounting (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Yönetim Muhasebesi)   
Introduction to cost accounting. Break-even analysis. Introduction to budgeting processes. Financial statement analysis. Accounting information systems and business processes. Sales and purchasing processes.
Prerequisite: MIS 211.

MIS 213 Statistics (3+2+0) 3 ECTS 6
(İstatistik)
Descriptive statistics; graphical and numerical methods. Basics of probability, discrete and continuous distributions. Sampling theory, interval estimation and hypothesis tests for single population. Applications using a statistical software package.

MIS 224 Research Methodology (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Araştırma Yöntemleri)
The role of research in managerial planning and decision making. Research problem definition and formulation. Quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Sampling, data sources, data gathering techniques, coding, tabulation and data analysis.
Prerequisite: MIS 213.

MIS 228 Managerial Communication (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Yönetimsel İletişim)
Strategic approaches to communication in professional contexts. Interpersonal communication skills for managers. Improving perceptions. Verbal and non verbal communication. Listening. Interviewing. Presenting to a specific audience. Managing meetings. Working in teams and participating in the decision making process.

MIS 233 Web Based Application Programming  (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Web Tabanlı Uygulama Programlama)
Basic concepts of visual and event-oriented programming. Topics in client-site programming with a scripting language. DOM, XML and Ajax. Server-site programming techniques. Web Services. Implementation of applications using current languages.
Prerequisite: MIS 132

MIS 251 Information Technology Infrastructures (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Bilgi Teknolojileri Altyapıları)
Cloud computing, storage systems, data centers, server virtualization, Container/Docker, client/server and mainframe architectures. Different mobile, desktop and server operating systems in business environments. GNU/Linux operating systems basics. Digital design, computer hardware and peripherals. Computer forensic analysis for digital evidence.
Prerequisite: MIS 131.

MIS 252 Business Data Communications (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 6
(İşletmelerde Veri İletişimi)
Information communication technologies, standards, and hardware/software components for management information systems. Understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), TCP/IP protocols, for computer networks. Emerging technologies such as Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT), etc. Network security and forensics.
Prerequisite: MIS 131.

MIS 316 Finance (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Finans)
Survey of the three fundamental areas of finance; corporate finance, basic investment and financial intermediation. Introduction to financial analysis, planning and control; to the management of funds; and to the fundamentals of time value of money and capital budgeting. Study of basic investment markets, fundamental and technical analysis, and portfolio analysis. Discussion of source of finance, investment of funds, and finance in general.
Prerequisite: MIS 211.

MIS 321 Systems Analysis and Design (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Sistem Analizi ve Tasarımı)
Systems development life cycle. Systems analysis; identifying problems. determining and analyzing information requirements. Systems design; output, input, file, database, user interface, data-entry procedures and software design. Systems development; project management, costs, programming, testing and documentation. Systems implementation and evaluation.
Prerequisite: MIS 131, MIS 134.

MIS 326 Object Oriented Modeling (3+2+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Nesne Yönelimli Modelleme)
Introduction to object oriented modeling. Object-oriented analysis and design process and comparison of methods. Overview of United Modeling Language (UML), modeling with UML diagrams. Evaluating an object-oriented design. Introduction to application frameworks and design patterns. Discussion of modeling using UML in lab sessions.
Prerequisite: MIS 132 and MIS 321.

MIS 331 Data Mining (3+2+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Veri Madenciliği)
Methodology of knowledge discovery from databases. Data mining functionalities: association, classification, prediction and clustering. Various algorithms related to functionalities: decision tree classification, neural networks, Bayesian classification, regression, K-means clustering. Applications of these concepts and techniques to real world problems.
Prerequisite: MIS 213.

MIS 335 Database Systems (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Veri Tabanı Sistemleri)
Architecture of databases, data presentation and data models, logical level, storage structures and access techniques. Normalization, functional dependency, data independence, database integrity, constraint assertion, data dictionary and directory. Bachman and ER diagrams. Semantic Net representation. A comparison of database approaches. Object oriented databases. Text databases and hypertext.
Prerequisite: MIS 134.

MIS 336 Business Application Development (1+0+2) 2 ECTS 5
(İşletme Uygulaması Geliştirme)
Development of a business application as a group project. Software implementation and maintenance, coding, testing, verification and validation. Software performance metrics. Excellence in business applications.
Prerequisite: MIS 321 and MIS 335.

MIS 344 Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Karar Vermede Sayısal Analiz)
Selected mathematical tools and techniques for analysis of business and economic problems as an aid to decision-making in management. Models and applications related to decision theory, linear programming, queuing, network analysis, planning and scheduling, simulation and other standard concepts. Usage of computer packages related to the discussed topics.
Prerequisite: MATH 101.

MIS 346 Enterprise Information Systems (2+0+2) 3 ECTS  6
(Kurumsal Bilgi Sistemleri)
Fundamentals of Enterprise Information Systems (EIS). Business aspects of EIS: business functions, business organizations, business processes. Technological aspects of EIS: hardware platforms, operating system platforms, enterprise software applications, data management and storage, telecommunications platforms, consulting and system integration services. EIS implementation: life cycles, EIS project management. Practical applications by using an EIS software package.
Prerequisite: MIS 321.

MIS 353 Cyber Law (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Siber Hukuk)
Basic concepts of law, different legal systems, branches of law (public law - private law), rights. Internet access as a fundamental right. Legal status and liabilities of search engines, access providers, hosting providers, and content providers. Right to be forgotten, privacy and other personal rights. Freedom of speech and anonymity. Impact of the cyber world on business, trade, employment and equal opportunity. Digital crimes and torts. Intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, patents) and trade secrets.

MIS 400 Internship (0+2+0) 0 ECTS 6
(Staj) 
Integration of the academic curriculum with practical experience in the field of management information systems. A minimum of 60 working days of supervised and structured practical experience in organizations approved by the department.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor

MIS 422 E-Business Management (3+0+0) 3  ECTS  6
(E-İş Yönetimi) 
Basic concepts of the e-business domain and its differences from the traditional business context. Strategic management of businesses in the electronic environment; developing and implementing e-business strategies. Identifying and analyzing e-business models. Understanding major business functions and processes such as electronic marketing and electronic Customer Relationship Management in an e-business environment.

MIS 432 Supply Chain Management (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi) 
Introduction to supply chain management. Planning and coordinating demand and supply: demand forecasting, aggregate planning, sales and operations planning, coordination in the supply chain. Inventory management and risk pooling. Replenishment planning. Transportation planning. Network design in the supply chain. Supply chain integration, information technology and business processes.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Consent of Instructor

MIS 433 Information System Project Management (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Bilişim Sistemleri Proje Yönetimi) 
Principles and techniques of project management with emphasis on development of information systems, project planning, system selection, project team design, project estimation, project reporting, identifying and controlling project risks, budget, and quality assurance.
Prerequisite: MIS 321.

MIS 441 Customer Relationship Management (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Müşteri İlişkileri Yönetimi) 
The importance of building and sustaining relationships with customers. Enhancing customer loyalty. Examining customer value and profitability. Developing customer relationship management strategies and tactics. The economic and strategic value of CRM. Integrating CRM strategy into company culture. Designing, implementing, and evaluating the CRM process.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Consent of Instructor

MIS 458 Strategic Management (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Stratejik Yönetim)
Introducing basic strategic management concepts. Ethics and social responsibilities. Corporate appraisal process. Analysis of strengths and weakness of a company. Evaluation opportunities and threats in an environment. Preparing competitive strategies.

MIS 459 Human Factors in Computing  (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Bilgisayar Kullanımında İnsan Faktörü)
Understanding the effects of the human factors in developing and operating the information systems. Practical issues encountered in man-machine interaction and user-interface design. Current trends in the development of man-machine interaction technologies.

MIS 460 Integrated Marketing Communications  (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Bütünleşik Pazarlama İletişimi)
Examination of the integrated marketing communications mix. Design and management of marketing communication campaigns in the context of traditional, online, social, mobile and other digital media. Application of advertising, promotion, direct marketing and other marketing communication tools with an innovative outlook.

MIS 461 Introduction to Business Applications of AI (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 5
(İşletmelerde Yapay Zeka Uygulamalarına Giriş)
Introduction of the role and potential value of AI applications in business. Emphasis on the application of AI technology to aid in the solutions of problems facing the modern business. Representation and information processing techniques. Search, control, decision making, modeling, and prototyping. Usage of a current AI language as a programming tool.

MIS 463 Decision Support Systems for Business (3+2+0) 3 ECTS 6
(İşletmelerde Karar Destek Sistemleri)
Rational decision making and appropriate data support, components of Decision Support Systems (DSS): data, information, databases, DBMS, knowledgebase, datawarehouses, Rulebase/ModelBase. Expert systems mechanism and certainty factors, system dynamics and simulation, group DSS, executive information systems, user-interface components. Designing, implementation and evaluation of DSS.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Consent of Instructor

MIS 466 Cyber Security (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Siber Güvenlik)
Overview of cyber attacks and threat groups, Ethical hackers and penetration testing fundamentals. Network protocols security overview. Introduction to cryptography. Elements of cyber security solutions; Cloud, hardware and software. Introduction to information security governance. 

MIS 468 Simulation Modeling and Analysis (3+0+1) 4 ECTS 5
(Benzetim Modellemesi ve Analizi)
Basic concepts of discrete-event simulation modeling. Simulation languages. Input data analysis, selecting the input probability distribution, goodness-of-fit tests. Generating random variables. Modeling and analysis applications using a simulation software. Output analysis for terminating and steady state simulations.

MIS 469 Applied Research in MIS (3+0+1) 4 ECTS 5
(YBS Alanında Uygulamalı Araştırma)
The design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research. Analysis of data through the use of statistical software packages.
Prerequisite: MIS 224.

MIS 470 Knowledge Management (3+0+1) 4 ECTS 5
(Bilgi Yönetimi)
Concepts of organizational knowledge and knowledge organizations. Dimensions and processes of knowledge management and organizational memory. Creating knowledge: Learning, experimentation, discovery and innovation. Knowledge transformations between explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge. Development of organizational knowledge management policies. Techniques of information and knowledge mapping. Applying innovative information technology. Knowledge markets and knowledge managers. Managing virtual organizations. Knowledge and innovation management. Case studies and applications.

MIS 471 Systems Dynamic Modeling (3+0+1) 4 ECTS 5
(Sistem Dinamik Modelleme)
Structure and behavior of complex dynamic systems. Tools for system thinking and model building. Causality diagramming. Formulating linear and non-linear relationships. Negative and positive feedback loops. Flows and stocks. S-shaped growth. Validation and verification of models. Applications to real life cases.

MIS 473 Ethical Issues in Computing (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Bilgi İşlemde Ahlaki Değerler)
Introduction to ethical issues related to computer-based information systems: accessibility and censorship; security and privacy; intellectual property: copyrights and plagiarism; the digital divide. Professional and ethical responsibilities of Information Technology (IT) users; sensitivity to end-user needs.

MIS 476 Entrepreneurship in Information Technology (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Bilişim Teknolojisinde Girişimcilik)
Overview of the startup process with an emphasis on the "opportunity analysis" aspect (identification and analyses of potential markets for entry as an entrepreneur) of this experience. This opportunity analysis will cover concepts and trends; target markets; competition; and success factors (i.e., people, money and technology and/or processes).

MIS 477 Leadership and Motivation (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Liderlik ve Motivasyon)
Understanding human motivation. Basic needs and human nature. The content and process of motivation. Social and group influences on motivation. Motivation, satisfaction and performance. Making the job more motivating. Performance evaluations and reward structures. Leadership styles. Coaching and supervision. Teamwork. Cultures of organizations. Organizational change and development.

MIS 478 Information Systems Ventures (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Bilişim Sistemleri Girişimleri)
Entrepreneurship in information systems. Preparing a business model and plan. The financing of information system based businesses: raising seed and venture capital, assessment of venture capital risks and returns, total and partial valuation approaches for information systems ventures.

MIS 479 Financial Information Systems (3+0+0) 3
(Finansal Bilişim Sistemleri)
The development, economics and risks of main types of interbank payment and settlement systems. Securities trading and settlement systems, international payment systems, emerging payment systems and the internet.

MIS 481 Senior Seminars in MIS (1+0+0) 1 ECTS 2
(Bilişim Yönetim Sistemi Seminerleri)
Selected topics of current interests in MIS area directed by instructor with the joint of invited speakers.

MIS 482-491, 493-498 Special Topics in Management Information Systems
(Yönetim Bilişim Sistemlerinde Özel Konular) (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
Special topics of current interest in MIS.

MIS 492 Project (2+0+6) 4 ECTS 8
(Proje)
Graduation project that demonstrates the student’s ability to apply the skills and knowledge acquired through MIS undergraduate program under the supervision of a faculty.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.