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DT 209 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Professional Development Activities I
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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DT 209
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Fall/Spring
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0
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2
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1
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2
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionCase StudyQ&AField trip / ObservationLecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to educate students in international trade and related sectoral fields by providing them with up-to-date knowledge and experience. The course encourages students to participate in activities such as trips, exhibitions, seminars, and conferences, both within and outside the university. Another objective of the course is to guide students in conducting group work related to a project topic determined at the beginning of the term and applying the knowledge gained to a business operating in the field of foreign trade. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Through this course, students will gain an understanding of the global aspects of international trade, with a focus on Turkey and İzmir. They will regularly and effectively follow sectoral events and develop their own communication networks. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses |
X
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the Course and Presentation of the Syllabus | |
| 2 | Career Opportunities and Career Journey in the Foreign Trade Sector: Where Am I and Where Am I Going? | Canlı, A. & Tekin, E. (2026). “Uluslararası Ticaret ve Lojistik Mezunlarının Kariyer Yolları Üzerine Bir Araştırma.” Uluslararası İktisadi ve İdari İncelemeler Dergisi, Sayı 50. Dış Ticaret Bölümü-Kariyer.net https://www.kariyer.net/bolumler/dis+ticaret/nedir |
| 3 | What Competencies Should I Have? Competencies Required in the Foreign Trade Sector and Personal Competency Analysis | Coşkun Kaya, S. & Marşap, B. (2026). “Lojistik alanı iş ilanlarının içerik analizi: Üniversite mezunları için gerekli beceriler.” Kayseri Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 8(1), 112–138. Kapıcıoğlu, K. & Bozyiğit, S. (2024). “Uluslararası Ticaret ve Lojistik Programı Mezunlarının Aldıkları Eğitim ve Bu Eğitimin İş Bulmalarına Katkısı Hakkındaki Görüşleri.” Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 34(3). Demirtaş, F. & Bozyiğit, S. (2023). “Uluslararası Ticaret ve Lojistik Öğrencilerinin Geleceğe Yönelik Mesleki Beklentileri.” Eğitim ve İnsani Bilimler Dergisi, 14(27). |
| 4 | Industry Professional Talk: Careers in Foreign Trade | |
| 5 | Preparing a Professional and ATS-Friendly CV | Ankara Üniversitesi Kariyer Merkezi. (2026). CV – Etkili özgeçmiş hazırlama rehberi. https://karmer.ankara.edu.tr/ozgecmis-2/ University of California, Berkeley Career Engagement. Resumes. https://www.career.berkeley.edu/prepare-for-success/resumes/ |
| 6 | Job and Internship Search Strategies, Interview Preparation and Interview Techniques | Topsümer, F. & Sağlam, M. (2019). “İş Arama Sürecinde Sosyal Medya Araçlarının Kullanımı: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi Muğla Meslek Yüksekokulu Öğrencilerine Yönelik Nitel Bir Araştırma.” Orta Karadeniz İletişim Çalışmaları Dergisi, 4(1) Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Kariyer Merkezi – Mülakat Teknikleri https://kariyer.omu.edu.tr/tr/kariyer-rehberi/muelakat-teknikleri |
| 7 | LinkedIn, Digital Professional Identity and Networking | İstanbul Arel Üniversitesi “LinkedIn ve Kişisel Markalaşma: Öğrenciyken Öne Çıkmanın ve Profesyonel Ağını Kurmanın Yolları” https://aday.arel.edu.tr/linkedin-ve-kisisel-markalasma/ Ökten, M. S. (2024). “Dijital Çağda Kimlik İnşası: Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Online Kimlikleri Üzerine Bir Araştırma.” Sosyoloji Araştırmaları Dergisi, 27(2) |
| 8 | - | |
| 9 | Industry Professional Talk: Career Planning, Self-Awareness and Preparation for Working Life Setting Individual Career Goals and Developing a Career Action Plan | |
| 10 | Introduction of the Career Project, Assignment to Students and Explanation of Implementation Guidelines | |
| 11 | Business Culture, Communication and Business Ethics in International Markets | Zengin, S. (2022). “Kültür Bileşenlerinden Dil Faktörünün Uluslararası Pazarlama Faaliyetlerine Olan Etkisi.” Antalya Bilim Üniversitesi Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 3(2) Koşar, E. & Büber, H. (2020). “Uluslararası İşletmelerde Kültürel Uyuma Yönelik Bir Uygulama.” İzmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 3(1). Yeşil, S. (2011). Küresel İş Etiği Üzerine Alternatif Stratejiler, Eleştiriler Ve Değerlendirmeler. Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 10(35), 180-201. |
| 12 | Industry Institution Visit | |
| 13 | Career Project Presentations | |
| 14 | Career Project Presentations | |
| 15 | Career Project Presentations | |
| 16 | Career Project Submission |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials | TV series:
Movies:
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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20
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
10
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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40
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| Project |
1
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30
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
2
|
2
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
7
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7
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| Project |
1
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5
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5
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
60
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
To be able to track current developments in the field of international trade and analyze its impacts. |
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-
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-
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-
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| 2 |
To be able to possess knowledge of state aids, incentives, and grant programs related to foreign trade. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 3 |
To be able to utilize online and software-based programs to obtain and report statistical data related to international trade. |
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-
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-
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-
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| 4 |
To be able to have knowledge about national and international legal rules and regulations used in foreign trade. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 5 |
To be able to apply branding, digital marketing, and promotional activities in the fields of international trade. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 6 |
To be able to analyze risks arising from economic, political, legal, and social environmental conditions in foreign trade. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 7 |
To be able to plan and implement decision-making processes in logistics and supply chain management. |
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| 8 |
To be able to have knowledge about the current status and updates of national and international customs procedures and taxation processes. |
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-
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| 9 |
To be able to possess written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills and determine strategies suitable for cultural differences. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 10 |
To be able to effectively use at least one foreign language to gather information and communicate in the field of foreign trade ("Common European Framework of Reference for Languages," A2 level). |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 11 |
To be able to acquire basic knowledge in economics, finance, and accounting, be familiar with banking and exchange regulations, and follow developments in these areas from a foreign trade perspective. |
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X
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-
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-
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| 12 |
To be able to assess knowledge in societal contribution topics such as environmental sustainability and economic development, and make decisions based on the principles of professional ethics, accountability, and responsibility. |
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X
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-
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-
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| 13 |
To be able to possess interdisciplinary working skills and apply these skills in professional life. |
X
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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