Information Package / Course Catalogue
Protocol and Organization Techniques
Course Code: BYP123
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enhance individuals' "social intelligence" and "corporate prestige" alongside technical knowledge, enabling them to flawlessly manage formal processes in the business world where errors are unacceptable. It teaches students the written and unwritten rules that must be applied in formal relationships, ceremonies, and events in both the public (government) and private sectors.

Course Content

The Protocol and Organization Techniques course consists of two main focus areas that enable students to gain respect in corporate and formal life and manage events flawlessly: Protocol Dimension: Covers hierarchical rules in public and social life, official and vehicle protocol, state and corporate precedence orders, formal address/correspondence techniques, dress codes, and table etiquette at formal dinners. Organization Dimension: Includes all operational processes of all types of events such as congresses, conferences, openings, and ceremonies, from the idea stage to budgeting; from venue, stage, and technical logistics to invitation/RSVP processes; from VIP guest hosting to crisis management and post-event reporting. In short, the course equips students with the skills to conduct relationships in the public and private sectors in accordance with protocol rules, to host guests without errors, and to professionally plan and manage corporate events.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.It prepares petitions, official letters, and corporate letters flawlessly in MS Word, adhering to the "request/application" rules of state and corporate hierarchies and conforming to official template standards (page layout, font, corporate letterhead).
2.They design invitation texts that comply with protocol rules, invitation type (formal, semi-formal, etc.), and grammatical norms.
3.It lists participant and VIP lists in MS Excel according to a hierarchical priority order using database logic; it digitally manages table/session seating plans and RSVP (Attempt Confirmation) statuses using filtering and sorting features.
4.It transforms corporate sponsorship files, event proposals, and organizational concept projects into presentations using a visual language appropriate to the target audience and corporate identity.
5.Students will not only learn protocol rules theoretically; they will also gain the ability to professionally manage all aspects of an event's administration, correspondence, budgeting, and presentation processes digitally using professional office software.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Social Behavior and Protocol, Prof. Dr. Harun Demirkaya
2.Protocol and Social Behavior Rules, Nihat Aytürk
3.Protocol Rules, Prof. Dr. Hasan Tutar, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Altınöz
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Examining the definition and historical development of the protocol.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Types of Protocols and Protocol Order
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Official Protocol and Guest Reception
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Vehicle Protocol and Travel Rules
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Official Addresses and Protocol Correspondence
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Personal Image and Dress Code
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Ethics of Meeting, Being Introduced, and Social Invitation
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Rules of Social Conduct + Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Table and Dining Protocol
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Organizational Management and Planning
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Budget, Sponsorship and Supplier Management
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Logistics, Space and Technical Area Management
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Guest and VIP Protocol Management
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Crisis Management, Reporting and Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Practice1%15
Term Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1505
Individual Work14007
Practice Examination3116
Midterm Examination1707
Final Examination1808
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
3
1
1
1
1
4
OÇ-2
3
3
1
1
1
3
OÇ-3
3
3
1
1
1
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
2
3
OÇ-5
3
3
2
2
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026