Information Package / Course Catalogue
Future Professions and Preparation For Business Life
Course Code: UTIF424
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 equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to adapt to the changing nature of future professions and the world of work. Students will develop a strategic perspective on their careers by gaining insights into topics such as digitalization, automation, and innovative work models. Additionally, by strengthening entrepreneurship, personal branding, leadership, and communication skills, students will be prepared for professional working life.

Course Content

The course "Future Professions and Preparation for the World of Work" aims to help students acquire the skills and competencies needed to adapt to changes in the labor market. The course examines the impact of technological and social transformations on professions, assisting students in understanding new generation professions and required skills. The role and future impact of artificial intelligence, automation, digitalization, and flexible work models in the workplace are discussed. Moreover, through entrepreneurship, innovation, and creative thinking skills, students build their professional identity and develop critical work skills such as personal branding, digital identity management, communication, leadership, and teamwork. Students are equipped with practical competencies related to the working life, including career planning, resume preparation, and interview techniques, preparing them to take necessary steps for success in their careers.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Metin DAM
Learning Outcomes
1.The student can analyze the impact of technological and social transformations on future professions.
2.The student can identify the new skills required in the digitalization process and plan their career development accordingly.
3.The student can develop entrepreneurial and innovation-oriented thinking skills and offer creative solutions.
4.The student can understand the processes of personal branding and digital identity creation and manage their professional identity effectively.
5.The student can use tools such as resume writing, interview techniques, and career planning to prepare for professional life.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Luna Vignette, Geleceğin Gizli Meslekleri - Keşfedilmemiş İş Alanları, Gece Kitaplığı, 2023
2.Deniz Kılınç, Şebnem Özdemir, Geleceğin Meslekleri, abaküs, 2024.
3.Mehmet Cemil Özden, İş Yaşamına Hazırlık, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, 2015
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Technological and social transformations shaping the professions of the future
Week 2 - Theoretical
The impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization on the workforce
Week 3 - Theoretical
New generation professions and skill requirements
Week 4 - Theoretical
Entrepreneurship, innovation, and creative thinking
Week 5 - Theoretical
Flexible work models and remote work culture
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digital literacy and data-driven decision making
Week 7 - Theoretical
Personal branding and digital identity management
Week 8 - Theoretical
Effective communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
Week 9 - Theoretical
Problem solving, critical thinking, and adaptability competencies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in the business world
Week 11 - Theoretical
Resume writing, cover letter, and interview techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Career planning, talent mapping, and skill development strategies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sector analyses and opportunities in the future job market
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation, student presentations, and creating individual roadmaps
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
2
4
2
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2
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3
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3
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2
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2
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3
2
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1
1
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2
4
2
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4
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
2
3
1
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026