Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Digital Transformation
Course Code: HIT249
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of The Introduction of Digital Transformation course is to introduce students to the basic concepts, processes and importance of digital transformation, and to enable them to understand how digital technologies are used in business and society.

Course Content

Introducing Digital Transformation: The course aims to introduce the concept of digital transformation and help students gain a basic understanding of how this process impacts organizations and societies. Emphasizing the Importance of Digital Technologies: The course highlights the role of digital technologies in today's business world and society. It explains how digital technologies are used in areas such as gaining a competitive advantage, increasing efficiency, improving customer experience, and fostering innovation. Examining Digital Transformation Strategies: The digital transformation introductory course helps students understand organizational digital transformation strategies. It provides information on how digital strategies are formulated, implemented, and managed. Analyzing the Impact on Business Models: The course explores how digital transformation affects business models. It explains the differences between traditional business models and digital business models, as well as the effects of digitalization on business models. Developing Digital Competencies: The digital transformation introductory course aims to develop students' digital competencies. It helps them acquire knowledge about digital tools and technologies, and gain basic skills in areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Examining the Societal and Ethical Dimensions of Digital Transformation: The course also addresses the societal and ethical dimensions of digital transformation. It explains the impact of digitalization on society and covers ethical topics such as privacy, security, and data protection.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Akan YANIK
Learning Outcomes
1.Introducing Digital Transformation: The course aims to introduce the concept of digital transformation and help students gain a basic understanding of how this process impacts organizations and societies.
2.Emphasizing the Importance of Digital Technologies: The course highlights the role of digital technologies in today's business world and society. It explains how digital technologies are used in areas such as gaining a competitive advantage, increasing efficiency, improving customer experience, and fostering innovation.
3.Examining Digital Transformation Strategies: The digital transformation introductory course helps students understand organizational digital transformation strategies. It provides information on how digital strategies are formulated, implemented, and managed.
4.Analyzing the Impact on Business Models: The course explores how digital transformation affects business models. It explains the differences between traditional business models and digital business models, as well as the effects of digitalization on business models.
5.Developing Digital Competencies: The digital transformation introductory course aims to develop students' digital competencies. It helps them acquire knowledge about digital tools and technologies, and gain basic skills in areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
6.Examining the Societal and Ethical Dimensions of Digital Transformation: The course also addresses the societal and ethical dimensions of digital transformation. It explains the impact of digitalization on society and covers ethical topics such as privacy, security, and data protection.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pekdemir Mendeş I. (2022) Digital Transformation. Beta Publication
2.Telli, Gonca (2020) Digital Transformation. Maltepe University Publication
3.Yanık, Akan (2023) Introduction to Digital Transformation and Industry Applications
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of Digital Transformation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of Digital Transformation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation Strategies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation Strategies
Week 5 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation Models and Case Study
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation Models and Case Study
Week 7 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation and Web Applications
Week 8 - Theoretical
Dijital Dönüşüm ve Web Uygulamaları - Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation and Cloud Computing Systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation and Internet of Things (IoT) and Sensors
Week 11 - Practice
Digital Transformation Cases: Interview
Week 12 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Applications
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Transformation Cases: Interview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory121348
Lecture - Practice2114
Reading1145
Individual Work1156
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
OÇ-2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
OÇ-5
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
OÇ-6
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026