COURSE CONTENTS

Below, you can access the course contents of the courses offered by the Department of Management Information Systems with the MIS course code. The table also presents the credit and ECTS information for each course. In addition, courses taught in English are indicated with the expression “(ENG)” placed next to the course title.

Required Course Descriptions

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
YBS 101	Introduction to Information Technologies (ENG)	3	6
Fundamental concepts of information systems and technologies; computer hardware and software components; operating systems; computer networks and the Internet; introduction to data and information management concepts; information security and risk management; information ethics and social impacts; next-generation digital technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT); digital transformation; the role of information technologies in organizations and decision-making processes; foundations of algorithmic thinking and problem solving.
YBS 202	Database Management (ENG)	3	6
Introduction to database systems; fundamental database concepts and architecture; data modeling; Entity-Relationship (ER) model; relational data model and design; normalization and data integrity; data definition, querying, and manipulation using SQL (Structured Query Language); relational algebra; database management systems (DBMS); data storage and indexing structures; transaction management; concurrency control; database security; data warehousing concepts and introduction to data analytics applications.
YBS 203	Business Process Analysis	3	6
Foundations of Business Process Management (BPM); process modeling techniques and standards (BPMN); current-state (as-is) and future-state (to-be) analysis; process improvement and business process reengineering (BPR); process performance metrics and measurement (KPIs); process automation; introduction to process mining; integration of business processes with enterprise information systems (ERP); applied case studies using process modeling software.
YBS 204	Human-Computer Interaction (ENG)	3	6
Fundamental concepts and evolution of human-computer interaction; foundations of human cognition (perception, attention, memory); user-centered design; user experience and interface design principles; usability, accessibility, and universal design; identification of user requirements; prototyping; interface evaluation methods and usability testing; user acceptance and interaction quality in information systems.
YBS 306	Information Security (ENG)	3	6
Core concepts of information security (confidentiality, integrity, availability); cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; risk management and risk assessment; fundamentals of cryptography; network and communication security; malware and cyberattack techniques; authentication and authorization mechanisms; information security management systems and standards (ISO 27001); disaster recovery and business continuity planning; cloud and mobile device security; cyber incident response processes; cybercrime.
YBS 309	Systems Analysis and Design	3	6
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases and methodologies; feasibility analysis and project management fundamentals; requirements determination and analysis; data and process modeling techniques; Data Flow Diagrams (DFD); object-oriented analysis and design concepts; use cases, class diagrams, and sequence diagrams using UML (Unified Modeling Language); system architecture; input/output and user interface (UI/UX) design; system testing; implementation, conversion, and maintenance strategies; Agile and traditional software development approaches.
YBS 411	Web Design (ENG)	3	6
Fundamentals of web and Internet architecture; standards-compliant web page design using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript; user interface and user experience principles; responsive design; web accessibility; performance and basic security; search engine optimization (SEO); content management systems; and integration of enterprise web applications with management information systems.
YBS 412	Green Deal (ENG)	3	6
Objectives of the European Green Deal; policy instruments and their impacts on businesses; sustainability, circular economy, and twin transformation; carbon footprint and greenhouse gas accounting; Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM); corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD/ESRS) and ESG data management; green information technologies; sustainability analytics; and the role of information systems in green transformation.
YBS 413	Decision Support Systems (ENG)	3	6
Decision-making processes and theories; Decision Support System (DSS) architecture and components; data management and model management; the role of operations research and optimization models in decision-making; multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods; sensitivity analysis; business intelligence (BI) concepts; development of data-driven decision models using analytical tools such as Python and SQL; expert systems and AI-supported DSS; dashboard design for enterprise performance management; applications of DSS in supply chains and core business functions.
YBS 414	Information Law and Ethics	3	6
Fundamental concepts of information law and ethics; cybercrime and cybersecurity law; personal data protection and privacy (including KVKK and GDPR practices); intellectual property rights in digital environments; copyrights and software licensing; e-commerce law and digital consumer rights; electronic signatures and electronic contracts; Internet publishing and content regulations; professional ethics and social responsibility for information technology professionals; contemporary legal and ethical debates arising from artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and big data technologies.

Elective Course Descriptions

Module 1: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Systems

This module is designed for students who want to create value from data and develop intelligent systems.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
YBS 451	Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (ENG)	3	6
Deep learning architectures, natural language processing (NLP) fundamentals, transformer architecture, large language models (LLM) mechanisms (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG), innovative applications of generative AI in business processes.
YBS 452	Artificial Intelligence Applications (ENG)	3	6
Computer vision, speech recognition, predictive maintenance, autonomous systems and robotics as AI sub-fields, sectoral case studies (healthcare, manufacturing, finance), end-to-end AI project design, AI ethics.
YBS 453	Econometrics and Data Analysis (ENG)	3	6
Fundamental econometric concepts, time series methodologies, multiple linear regression models, assumption violations and tests, dummy variables, hypothesis testing, panel data analysis fundamentals, statistical software applications in economic and financial data modeling.
YBS 454	Advanced Forecasting Methods (ENG)	3	6
Advanced time series analysis, ARIMA and exponential smoothing models, forecasting using artificial neural networks and machine learning-based regression methods, demand planning, capacity forecasting, model evaluation metrics.
YBS 455	Decision Support Systems	3	6
Decision-making processes and theories, decision support systems (DSS) architecture, data management and business intelligence (BI), data visualization techniques, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, executive information systems, scenario analysis.
YBS 456	Social Network Analysis	3	6
Network theory fundamentals, node and edge metrics, centrality measures, community detection, information and influence diffusion models, social media network mapping, organizational network analysis, data analysis tools.
YBS 457	Social Media Analytics	3	6
Data extraction from social platforms via APIs, sentiment analysis, topic modeling, network-based text analytics, brand reputation management, customer feedback analysis and visualization.

Module 2: Software Development and Technology Infrastructure

This module is designed for those planning careers in systems architecture, software and technology integration.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
YBS 458	Advanced Object-Oriented Programming (ENG)	3	6
Object-oriented design patterns, SOLID principles, error handling, class and object relationships, abstraction, encapsulation, polymorphism, enterprise-scale software architecture design, applied coding projects.
YBS 459	Cloud Computing Technologies (ENG)	3	6
Cloud computing architectures and concepts, service delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment models (public, private, hybrid cloud), virtualization technologies, cloud storage solutions, cloud security and privacy, microservices architecture, enterprise cloud migration strategies.
YBS 460	Blockchain and Decentralized Technologies	3	6
Distributed ledger technology (DLT) architecture, smart contracts programming fundamentals, decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, blockchain integration in supply chains and enterprise business processes, Web3 concepts.
YBS 461	Internet of Things (IoT) (ENG)	3	6
IoT architecture and components, sensors and actuators, IoT communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, etc.), edge computing, device management, IoT data analytics, smart homes, smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 applications, IoT security.
YBS 462	Robotic Process Automation (ENG)	3	6
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) fundamentals, process discovery and analysis, modeling rule-based repetitive tasks, software bot architecture and development, RPA platform usage, cognitive automation and AI integration, organizational impacts of automation.
YBS 463	UX/UI Design (ENG)	3	6
User experience (UX) research, user personas and scenarios, information architecture, wireframe and prototype creation, human-computer interaction (HCI) principles, usability testing, user interface (UI) design principles (typography, color, layout), accessibility.

Module 3: Digital Transformation, Product and Innovation Management

This module is designed for candidates who will manage businesses' digitalization processes, technology products, and marketing strategies.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
YBS 464	Enterprise Resource Planning	3	6
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) concept and evolution, integration of core business processes (finance, manufacturing, procurement, HR), ERP system architecture, modular structure, ERP software selection and implementation methodologies, applied ERP systems in industry standards.
YBS 465	Innovation and Technology Management	3	6
Innovation types and models, technology lifecycle, strategic management of technological innovations, R&D processes and project management, disruptive technologies, innovation ecosystems, open innovation concept, corporate entrepreneurship and technology strategy development.
YBS 466	Digital Product Management	3	6
Product lifecycle, agile product development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), product vision and roadmap creation, user stories, minimum viable product (MVP) concept, A/B testing, product performance metrics (OKR).
YBS 467	Digital Marketing and CRM	3	6
Digital marketing ecosystem, search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM), social media marketing strategies, content marketing, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, customer lifetime value (CLV), customer segmentation, omnichannel digital experience design.
YBS 468	E-Commerce Management	3	6
Electronic commerce business models (B2B, B2C, C2C), e-commerce infrastructures and platforms, digital payment systems and security, omnichannel sales, e-logistics and order fulfillment, e-export processes, digital consumer behavior.
YBS 469	Platform Business Models and Digital Ecosystems	3	6
Unilateral and multilateral marketplaces, network effects, platform architecture and governance, pricing strategies on platforms, value creation and competitive dynamics in digital ecosystems, sharing economy.
YBS 470	Health Informatics	3	6
Health information systems architecture, hospital information management systems (HIMS), electronic health records (EHR), health data standards (HL7, DICOM), telemedicine applications, privacy and ethics in health data, medical data analytics.
YBS 471	Generative AI and Business Transformation	3	6
Generative AI (GenAI) concepts and ecosystem, integration of large language models (LLM) into enterprise business processes, AI-supported task automation, AI's role in digital transformation strategies, organizational change management, human-machine collaboration (human-in-the-loop) structures, new business model development, data privacy and ethics in generative AI use, sectoral business model innovation case studies.

Module 4: Financial Technologies (FinTech) and Analytics

This module focuses on digitalization of the financial sector and the use of big data in financial decision-making.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
YBS 472	Financial Technologies (FinTech) (ENG)	3	6
Evolution of financial technologies, digital payment and transfer systems, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, crowdfunding, robo-advisory, open banking and API integrations, regulatory technologies (RegTech), insurance technologies (InsurTech).
YBS 473	Cryptocurrency and Blockchain (ENG)	3	6
Cryptographic hash functions, public and private key encryption, cryptocurrency principles (Bitcoin, Ethereum), consensus algorithms (PoW, PoS), token economics (tokenomics), cryptocurrency market dynamics and risks.
YBS 474	Financial Data Analytics (ENG)	3	6
Financial market data characteristics, time series analysis for return and volatility modeling, algorithmic trading strategy fundamentals, risk metrics calculation (VaR), machine learning-supported investment analysis, portfolio performance measurement.
YBS 475	Capital Markets and Investment	3	6
Financial markets operations, stock and bond valuation models, derivative instruments (futures, options), Modern Portfolio Theory, risk-return relationship, fundamental and technical analysis, investment funds, market analysis with IT tools.
YBS 476	Behavioral Finance	3	6
Critiques of traditional finance theories, bounded rationality, expected utility theory and prospect theory, cognitive and emotional biases, market anomalies, herd psychology, psychological foundations of investor decision-making processes.
YBS 477	Digital Risk Management (ENG)	3	6
Introduction to enterprise risk management, risks from digitalization, information systems risks, cybersecurity threats, data privacy and GDPR compliance, risk and bias management in AI systems, risks from cloud computing and outsourcing, technology project risk analysis, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, risk monitoring and reporting systems, data analytics-supported risk assessment methods and enterprise case studies.

Module 5: Systems Modeling, Optimization and Sustainability

This module is for those who want to manage complex operational systems, optimize supply chains, and integrate technology into ESG goals.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
YBS 478	Advanced Optimization Methods (ENG)	3	6
Nonlinear programming, integer and mixed-integer programming (MILP), heuristic and metaheuristic optimization techniques, network optimization, dynamic programming, multi-objective optimization, mathematical modeling applications for manufacturing, logistics and supply chain problems.
YBS 479	Agent-Based Modeling and Management Science	3	6
Complex adaptive systems, agent-based modeling (ABM) concepts, agent behavior rules and interaction mechanisms, macro-level properties simulation (emergence), market dynamics and supply chain ABM applications, modeling software.
YBS 480	Digital Twin and Simulation	3	6
Discrete event simulation, virtual replicas of physical systems (digital twin) concept, data collection and sensor integration, system bottleneck analysis, simulation models of manufacturing and logistics processes, performance optimization.
YBS 481	Sustainable Supply Chain Management	3	6
Differences between traditional and sustainable supply chains, circular economy principles, green procurement, environmental impacts in logistics and packaging processes, carbon footprint management, closed-loop supply chains, sustainability performance measurement.
YBS 482	ESG Data Analytics and Reporting (ENG)	3	6
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics, global sustainability reporting standards (GRI, SASB), ESG data collection and integration, ESG performance analysis with data analytics, green finance fundamentals.
YBS 483	Smart Cities and Smart Systems (ENG)	3	6
Smart urban infrastructures, smart transportation and traffic management, IoT-enabled energy and water management, smart grids, e-government applications, big data use in smart cities, urban sustainability and security solutions.