Information Package / Course Catalogue
Practical Economics Workshop and Career Mentorship II
Course Code: İKT424
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to further develop the academic and professional practice skills acquired in Practical Economics Workshop and Career Mentorship I through external stakeholder interaction, applied problem analysis, data-informed assessment, reverse mentoring, and reporting processes. Throughout the course, students will gain the ability to identify realistic problem areas related to private sector organizations, public institutions, professional bodies, or other external stakeholders, conduct data- and observation-based analyses, develop applicable recommendations, and present their findings in an academic and professional format.

Course Content

Practical Economics Workshop and Career Mentorship II aims to enable students to work under academic supervision on applied problem areas related to external stakeholders. The course covers problem definition, external stakeholder interaction, collection of data and observations, case assessment, short analysis, recommendation development, reverse mentoring, professional presentation, and applied reporting processes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify applied problem areas related to external stakeholders.
2.Identify appropriate data, observations, case information, or information sources for an applied problem.
3.Develop applicable recommendations by conducting short analyses based on data and observations.
4.Provide structured reverse mentoring contributions on youth perspectives, digital tools, artificial intelligence, social media, and work culture.
5.Prepare an applied report, presentation, and evaluation file for external stakeholders.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. SAGE Publications.
2.Kumar, R. (2019). Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course: aim, scope, procedure, external stakeholder interaction, and ethical principles
Week 2 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the external stakeholder problem pool and formation of student teams
Week 3 - Theoretical
Analysis of the sectoral, institutional, or stakeholder context
Week 4 - Theoretical
Definition of the applied problem, scope of work, and preparation of the work plan
Week 5 - Theoretical
Preparation of the plan for collecting data, observations, case information, and relevant information
Week 6 - Theoretical
External stakeholder meeting, field observation, or assessment of the applied context
Week 7 - Theoretical
Organization of collected data and information; development of preliminary findings
Week 8 - Theoretical
Interim evaluation: feedback from academic supervisor and external stakeholder
Week 9 - Theoretical
Preparation for reverse mentoring: youth perspectives, digital tools, artificial intelligence, and communication trends
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reverse mentoring practice and assessment of stakeholder feedback
Week 11 - Theoretical
Applied analysis, assessment of findings, and recommendation development
Week 12 - Theoretical
Applied report writing and preparation of professional presentation materials
Week 13 - Theoretical
Final presentation rehearsal, report revision, and incorporation of feedback
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final presentation, submission of the applied report, and general evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%20
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment115116
Presentation 110111
Individual Work110212
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
3
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
3
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026