Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEVŞEHİR / OFFICE SERVICES AND SECRETARIAT

History

Nevsehir University Vocational College was founded in accordance with the Articles 7/d-2 of the Law No. 2880, as amended by Law No.2547 by the General Meeting of Turkish Council of Higher Education in 24 March 2000 that the Council make a decision in this date. Office Management and Executive Asistant Program started education semester in 2001-2002, for evening classes 2002-2003. Medium of instruction is Turkish.


Qualification Awarded

Students who have accomplished all the courses (equal to 120 ECTS) and have a weighted grade point average of at least 2.0 out of 4.00 are given an associate degree diploma in Office Management and Executive Asistant Program.

Level of Qualification

Associate Degree

Specific Admission Requirements

In Turkey it is necessary that students to pass the YGS (Transition to Higher Education Examination) and LYS (Undergraduate Placement Examination). It is possible to get associate degree programs through the scores taken from YGS or without examination. The only way to enter a program in University is through these tests’ scores. The students make choices in order of preference to be admitted to the programs they want to attend and send their preference form to ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center). ÖSYM takes all the applications, lists the scores the students have received from highest to lowest and announces the current programs according to the scores placing the students in the programs they have preferred. The foreign students get placed in a University, allocated a certain number of quota students in our country, as per the scores they have received on the central exam named YÖS (University Entrance Examination for International Students). Documents required for the enrollment process are: • Diplomas of High Schools and their equivalents • The Document of Student Placement Exam results by ÖSYM

Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

In Turkish Higher Education Institutions, recognition of the prior learning is at the beginning level. As a consequence, for all programs of Nevsehir University recognition of prior learning has not been started yet. An exemption exam for English courses is held at the beginning of academic year. Students,who get the expected learning outcomes, have the chance of attending exams. The students who pass the exam are exempted from that course both in Fall and Spring term.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order to obtain an Associate Degree in Office Management and Executive Asistant Program, students must accomplish all compulsory and elective courses, a total of 120 ECTS, and have a weighted grade point average of at least 2.0 out of 4.00. Furthermore, they must have completed 30 work internship.

Profile of The Programme

Office Management and Executive Assistant Department offers a period of two years education after high school. Students are selected among graduates of reladed vocational high schools and also by National University Entrance Examination (Students Placement Exam, OSS). About 80 students are admitted each year. Students have to take and pass all compulsory courses and reach a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.00 before graduation. Furthermore, students are required to participate in a 30 days of internship in appropriate organizations. This programme intends to include all kinds of practical and theoretical aspects of the field of study and it aims to train students who are skilled in computers and other office equipments necessary in modern office management to furnish students with the knowledge and skills required in office management and foreign languages.

Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 To perform secretary profession in all sorts of administrations and offices
PO-2 Skills for problem defining, modelling and solving related to profession
PO-3 Skills for modern methods and working tools use
PO-4 Ability to do teamwork with all the services and departments of the other managements
PO-5 Skills for self development and Ability to have knowledge of quality and total quality management.
PO-6 Skills for possessing professional ethics and sense of responsibility
PO-7 Skills for expressing opinions in verbal and written , quick and clear forms, by having individual working and independent decision talents.
PO-8 Skills for communicating and foreign language proficiency in professional life.
PO-9 Ability to analyse and plan problem solving process.
PO-10 Being independent, using initiative and creative ability
PO-11 Ability to follow national and international contemporary matters
PO-12 Ability to be environment friendly and steady in social relations.
PO-13 Access and assess sectoral problems
PO-14 Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.
PO-15 Develop an awareness for life long learning
PO-16 Display their vocational self-confidence at work place
PO-17 Develop an entrepreneur spirite
PO-18 Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities
PO-19 Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19
1- Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level. X X X X X X X X
1- Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level. X X X X X
2- Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field. X X X X X X X X X
1- Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field. X X X X X X X
2- Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field. X X X X X X X X X
3- Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project. X X X X X X
1- Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs. X X X X X
2- Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level. X X X X X X X
3-Gain awareness of lifelong learning. X X X X X
1- Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication. X X X X X X X X X
2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals X X X X X X X X
3- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. X X X X
4- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge. X X X
1- Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. X X X X
2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. X X X X
Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Academic Weighted)
Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19
Has a basic level of information in the field. X X X X X X X X
The decision has the ability to use the information relating to the administration and management area in their application and behavior. X X X X X X X X X
It has the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information on the field. X X X X X X X X
Fulfill the duties and responsibilities given to him. X X X X X X X
It takes responsibility as a team member for problems encountered or unpredictable in practice. X X X X X X X X X
Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills. X X X X
Indicates that the continuity of the learning requirement. X X X X
It is open to the programs for the programs for learning requirements. X X X X X X X
Transfers their knowledge and skills in the field written and orally to the interests of the knowledge and skills related to the field. X X X X X X X X X
Their colleagues are prone to help. X X X X
The European Language Portfolio A2 has a general level (as able to follow the information in the least area and to communicate with their colleagues) have foreign knowledge. X X X X
The at least European Computer Using License required by the field uses information and communication technologies with the basic level of computer software. X X X
The organization / institution treats business and social ethical values. X X X X
The universality of social rights has adequate consciousness on environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues with social justice, quality and cultural values. X X X X
Is clear to change and innovation. X X X X X





Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 5,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ
PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Has a basic level of information in the field. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical The decision has the ability to use the information relating to the administration and management area in their application and behavior. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It has the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information on the field. 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES Fulfill the duties and responsibilities given to him. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It takes responsibility as a team member for problems encountered or unpredictable in practice. 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x 3- Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills. 1 x x x x x x x x x 1- Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Indicates that the continuity of the learning requirement. 2 x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It is open to the programs for the programs for learning requirements. 3 x x x x x x x x x x x x 3-Gain awareness of lifelong learning. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Transfers their knowledge and skills in the field written and orally to the interests of the knowledge and skills related to the field. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Their colleagues are prone to help. 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The European Language Portfolio A2 has a general level (as able to follow the information in the least area and to communicate with their colleagues) have foreign knowledge. 3 x x x x x x x x 3- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The at least European Computer Using License required by the field uses information and communication technologies with the basic level of computer software. 4 x x x x x x 4- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The organization / institution treats business and social ethical values. 1 x x x x x x x x 1- Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The universality of social rights has adequate consciousness on environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues with social justice, quality and cultural values. 2 x x x x x x x x 2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Is clear to change and innovation. 3 x x x x x Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates are employed as executive assistant or office staff at public and private institutions.

Access to Further Studies

After completing associate degree programs successfully, students may have undergraduate programs through DGS (Degree Completion Exam), and may study these programs.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
AİT101 ATATURK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
BYS101 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
BYS107 KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES I 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
BYS103 BASIC LAW 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
TDL101 TURKISH LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
YBD101 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
BYS105 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
SCHVZ1 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 12
Total:
 30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
AİT102 ATATURK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
BYS110 FILING AND ARCHIVE TECHNIQUEF 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
BYS104 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR STRUCTURE AND RELATIONS 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
BYS106 KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES II 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
BYS108 BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE 2 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
BYS102 PROTOCOL AND RULES OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
TDL102 TURKISH LANGUAGE II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
YBD102 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SCHVZ2 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 9
Total:
 30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYS209 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
BYS205 OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
BYS203 PUBLIC RELATIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
BYS207 MEETING MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 4
SCHVZ3 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 3 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 15
Total:
 30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYS202 COMPUTER OFFICE PROGRAMS 3 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 5
STJ250 TRAINING 0 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 4
BYS206 ELOQUENCE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
SCHVZ4 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 4 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 18
Total:
 30

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYS123 BASIC CONCEPTS IN OFFICES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS117 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS119 E-GOVERNMENT APPLICATIONS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS113 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS111 COMMUNICATION 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS121 MEDIA LITERACY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS115 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 3

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYS128 BUSINESS PLAN 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS124 EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN BUSINESSES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS116 CONSUMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS112 ORGANIZATIONAL BAHAVIOUR 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS130 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS126 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS118 TIME MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 3

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 3

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYS211 RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BKE201 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES -I 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS215 E-TRADE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS217 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS227 STANDARDS IN BUSINESS LIFE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS225 CAREER MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS219 CRISIS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS229 CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYL 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3
BYS201 PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 2
BYS223 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 3

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 4

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BKE202 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES -II 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS228 OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS226 SAMPLE EVENT ANALYSIS IN OFFICES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS232 WORKING PSYCHOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS224 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS216 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS234 VOLUNTEERING WORKS 1 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 4
BYS218 FIRST AID 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS210 WORK AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS230 MOTIVATION IN BUSINESS AND LIFE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS214 PREPARATION TO WORKING AND PERSONAL CARE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS212 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3
BYS208 CONGRESS AND SEMINAR ORGANIZATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 3

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Each student must register in the beginning of each semester and in order to participate in the final examination, students must have attended at least 70% of the courses and 80 % of the practices. The students are subjected at least one mid-term examination and the final examination for each course. The mid-term examination’s (assessment methods like assignments, laboratory examinations, quizzes, etc. can be calculated as mid-term grade) contribution to the final grade is 40% and final examination counts for 60% of the final grade. In order to be successful in a course, the final grade must be at least 45. If a student have these grades such as AA, BA, BB, CB and CC, it means they are successful. DC and DD grades are conditional success grades. That means if a student have these grades for some courses, he has to have at least a 2.0 GPA so that he will be successful in the mentioned courses.

Graduation Requirements

In order to complete the program successfully it is required to pass all courses in the program (120 ECTS), to have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 and to complete internship successfully. Furthermore, they must have completed 30 work internship.

Mode of Study

Full-time

Facilities

In Vocational School, educational activities are conducted with 5 associate assistant, and 25 lecturers. Courses are performed in the classes having the capacity of 45 people and projection and in the computer labs. Students can benefit from internet labs and libraries all day. Also, there is a conference room that many events happen.

Programme Director or Equivalent

Adress : Nevsehir University, Vocational School, 50300 Nevsehir TURKEY. Web Site : http://www.myo.nevsehir.edu.tr e- mail : myo@nevsehir.edu.tr Phone : 0 384 228 11 40 Fax : 0 384 215 2671