Course Objectives: |
Introduction to the process of conducting research; steps in the process of research; identifying a hypothesis and research problem; creating research questions; reviewing literature; ethics of research; qualitative research: essence of qualitative data, sampling, collection techniques; interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis procedures, coding, thematic development; quantitative research: essence of quantitative data, collection and analysis techniques, sampling, data collection instruments; applied statistics: identifying the dependent and independent variables, confidence levels; descriptive statistics; inferential statistics: drawing inference from data, modeling assumptions, identifying patterns, data analysis; regression analysis; SPSS application; APA writing styles, taxonomy of research, research project presentation. |
Course Content: |
Introduction to the process of conducting research; steps in the process of research; identifying a hypothesis and research problem; creating research questions; reviewing literature; ethics of research; qualitative research: essence of qualitative data, sampling, collection techniques; interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis procedures, coding, thematic development; quantitative research: essence of quantitative data, collection and analysis techniques, sampling, data collection instruments; applied statistics: identifying the dependent and independent variables, confidence levels; descriptive statistics; inferential statistics: drawing inference from data, modeling assumptions, identifying patterns, data analysis; regression analysis; SPSS application; APA writing styles, taxonomy of research, research project presentation. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
• Explanation of the content of the course.
• Introduction to research management process.
• Stages of research.
• Course overview.
• Introduction to research management process.
• Stages of research. |
No |
2) |
• Determining the research question and hypothesis.
• Creating research questions.
• Determining the research question and hypothesis.
• Creating research questions. |
No |
3) |
• Literature review.
• Ethics in research.
• Literature review.
• Ethics in research. |
No |
4) |
• Qualitative research: the basis of qualitative data, sampling, data collection techniques.
• Qualitative research: the basis of qualitative data, sampling, data collection techniques. |
No |
5) |
• Interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis methods.
• Interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis methods. |
No |
6) |
• Interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis methods, coding, theme development. |
No |
7) |
Midterm |
No |
8) |
• Quantitative research: the basis of quantitative research, data collection and analysis techniques, sampling, data collection tools. |
No |
9) |
• Applied statistics: determination of dependent and independent variables, confidence interval |
No |
10) |
• Descriptive statistics. |
No |
11) |
• Descriptive statistics; inferential statistics: making inference from data, modeling assumptions, data analysis. |
No |
12) |
• SPSS application. |
No |
13) |
• APA spelling rules.
• Research taxonomy.
• Presentation of research project. |
No |
14) |
• Presentation of research project. |
No |
15) |
Final Exam |
No |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Recognition of national legislation and international financial reporting standards in accounting |
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2) |
Preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with the standards |
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3) |
Management of financial data |
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4) |
The Master's Program in Accounting and Auditing aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the change process in the field and to have the equipment that is preferred in the audit sector. |
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5) |
Graduates of this program may continue their academic careers and gain the qualification of Accounting Auditing Specialist and become the manager in finance, accounting, auditing and reporting departments of the leading companies in the business world. |
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6) |
To be able to evaluate accounting and auditing principles and applications with the help of analytical tools. |
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7) |
To be able to use the computer and the required package program. |
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9) |
To be conscious about business ethics and social responsibility. |
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10) |
To understand the basic principles of accounting and auditing and to apply the necessary principles to business life. |
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