Business Information Management

Description

All major organizations place a high value on graduates who combine general business knowledge with solid computer and information management training, plus strong communication and interpersonal skills. The BIM study program is designed to prepare its students for this challenge. Specifically the curriculum has three main focuses:

Business Administration: Business Administration courses constitute about 40% of the curriculum. To provide a foundation in basic administrative and management skills, students are given a wide range of business studies. In addition to specialized courses like accounting, finance, statistics and law, students also gain a clear perspective of the human, organizational and social factors related to successful business operations, through a range of supporting business studies which provide a foundation in basic administrative and management skills.

Information Management: The courses on information management area address goals as active information finding, quantitative reasoning, analytical thinking and problem solving.Starting with extensive hands-on experience and business- oriented applications, students then learn to evaluate, select, implement and manage information systems. By the time they graduate, Business Information Management graduates will have experienced all phases of project development through a web based project, which introduces `creative elements', graphics design, plus new challenges in Information Systems Analysis and Information Architecture.

Business Communications: Business Information Management aims to graduate students who have strong teamwork and interpersonal communication abilities, developed through courses that focus on writing, speaking, presenting, debating and negotiating in English. The students also strengthen their verbal and written communication skills through an experience in various communication techniques such as; drama, presentation techniques, team discussions and the use of audio visual aids.

Internship: The curriculum includes both a 50-day summer training program and a full-semester corporate internship. These training programs are a significant part of the BIM curriculum and important component of the students' development. Students experience, in first hand, the challenges, opportunities and frustrations of business life. They learn how to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds and to serve as contributing team members. They also gain the perspective and self-confidence they will need when selecting a career upon graduation. In fact, our students frequently receive offers for later full-time employment during their internship periods.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 16 July 2015 Tuition fee

• USD 13950 Year (International)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 240 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

FIRST YEAR

Autumn Semester

Course Name

• Introductory Mathematics

• Keyboarding

• Principles of Economics I

• English and Composition I

• Orientation

• Introduction to Sociology

• Turkish I

Spring Semester

Course Name

• Calculus for Business Studies

• Business Computer Applications I

• Principles of Economics II

• English and Composition II

• Introduction to Psychology

• Turkish II

SECOND YEAR

Autumn Semester

Course Name

• Business Computer Applications II

• Problem Solving and Programming

• Principles of Accounting

• Business Communications

• Management Information Systems

• Collegiate Activities Program I

• Unrestricted I- Elective

Spring Semester

Course Name

• Database Management Systems

• Managerial Communications

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Collegiate Activities Program II

• History of Turkey

• Unrestricted I- Elective

THIRD YEAR

Autumn Semester

Course Name

• Business Statistics

• Managerial Accounting

• Web Site Design

• Summer Internship

• Business Law

• Restricted Elective

Spring Semester

Course Name

• Semester Internship

FOURTH YEAR

Autumn Semester

Course Name

• Corporate Finance

• Web Based Application Development

• Public Relations Management

• Restricted Electives (2)

Spring Semester

Course Name

• Information Systems Analysis

• Senior Seminars in Business Information Management

• Strategic Management

• Restricted Electives (2)

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES

Course Name

• Cost Accounting and Computerized Accounting Applications

• Commercial Law

• International Auditing

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Taxation and Turkish Tax Law

• Graduation Project in Accounting Information Systems and Auditing

• Elements of Money and Banking I

• Banking Operations

• Ethics, Responsibility and Citizenship

• International Finance

• Applied Capital Markets

• Introduction to Bank Risk Analysis and Evaluation

• Computerized Insurance Services and Operations

• Decision Analysis

• Advanced Selling Skills

• Organizational Behaviour

• International Business

• Negotiation Skills

• Strategic Brand Management

• Advertising Management

• Contemporary Practices in Human Resources Management

• Small Group and Team Communication

• UFO: Undefined Fields in creating Opinion

• Multimedia Techniques

• Project Management

• Financial Regulations

• Principles of Banking and Insurance

• Production Management

• Human Resources Management

• Introduction to Communication Studies I

• Digital Video Production II

• Media and Society

• Popular Culture

• Introduction to Advertising

• Media Industries

• Social Media Marketing

• Video Production for Non-majors

• Media Theory and Methods

• Gender and Media

• Post-production Techniques

• Special Topics in Visual Studies

• Public Relations and Communication Campaigns

• Special Topics in Advertising

• Media Ethics

• Computer Organization

• Programming Languages I

• Programming Languages II

• Operating Systems

• Information Ethics and Security

• Network Structures and Communication

• Programming for the Internet I

• Human Computer Interaction

• Research Methods in Education

• Programming for the Internet II

• Business and Legal Considerations for Technology Startups

• Graphic Design for Non-Majors

• Web Design

• International Organizations

• Foreign Policy Analysis

• International Relations Theory

• Politics of International Economy

• The International System

• Globalization

• Turkish Foreign Policy

• Turkish Foreign Policy II

• European Union

• Causes and Prevention of War

• Introduction to Business I

• Introduction to Business II

• Business Forecasting

• Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

• Market Research

• Money and Banking

• Marketing Principles

• Production Management

• Organization Theory

• Managerial Economics

• Investment Analysis

• Business Strategy

• Business Plan Development

• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurships Management

• Innovation Management

• Auditing

• Entrepreneural Marketing

• Marketing Strategy and Innovation

• Capital Markets and Institutions

• International Finance

• Risk Management

• Corporate Financial Strategy

• Anthropological Marketing

• Consumer Behavior

• Global Marketing and Emerging Markets

• Integrated Marketing Communications

• New Product Development

• Revenue Management

• Special Topics in Finance

• Project Management

• Decision Analysis

• Human Resources Management

• Cross-Cultural Management

• European Union and Turkey: Trade and Policies

• Entrepreneurial Management

• Real Estate Finance

• Contemporary Turkish Politics

• Civil Society in Turkey

• Interpersonal Communication in Business Settings

• Introduction to Business

• Principles of Management

• Social Psychology

• Purchasing and Cost Analysis

• Food and Beverage Management

• Human Resources Management

• Principles of Marketing

• Event Management

• Service Operations Management

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 CAE score : 60(Grade C) FCE score : 75(Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test : 87

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Step 1: Obtain a login ID and password

Step 2: Fill out the personal information part and upload the personal information page of your passport.

Step 3: Fill out the family Information part. All students who would like to be considered for partial tuition wavier recipients are recommended to fill out this part.

Step 4:REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Bilkent accepts the photocopies of exams/diplomas and certificates listed below for application. In the absence of national or international exams, high school graduation score can be evaluated for admission. Scanned copies of Turkish or English translation of the high school diploma and official transcript along with the explanation of the high school’s grading system should be submitted for application.

- In the SAT I, a total score of at least 1000 out of 1600 (in the combined Critical Reading and Math Reasoning tests), depending on the department to which application is made.

- In the General Certificate Education (GCE), including Cambridge International A Level, at least three A level scores, one of which is received in the particular subject area of the program applied for.

- In the ACT examination, a minimum score of 24 in Mathematics, Science and Composite.

- In the TQDK examination, a minimum score of 450 out of 700 in "Group II-III-IV" and a minimum score of 550 out of 700 in "Group I".

- In the Baccalaureate Libanais examinations given in Lebanon, a diploma score of at least 14 in the Scientific Stream.

- In the Tawjih examinations given in Jordan and Palestine, a minimum average of 85 points in all courses in the Scientific Stream.

- In the West African Examinations Council - (International) Senior School Certificate examination (WAEC - SSCE), a maximum score of 2 in each of the six subjects, and a maximum total score of 9 from the same six subjects.

- An International Baccalaureate diploma with a diploma score of at least 28 or higher up to 32 depending on the department to which application is made.

- A French Baccalaureate diploma with a diploma score of at least 12.

- ABITUR with a score of at least 4 and a minimum score of 5 out of 15 in the subjects related to the program applied for.

- In the Libyan Al Shahada Al Thanawiya examination, a score of at least 195 in the Scientific Stream for Engineering and Science programs and at least 185 in the Social Sciences / Art Stream for other programs.

- In the Gao Kao examination of the People's Republic of China, a score of at least 540 (It may vary according to the department applied for).

- In Diploma Debirestan / Pisdanesgahi administered in Iran, with a score of at least 16 out of 20.

- In the International University Test examination administered in Kazakhstan, a minimum score of 85 out of 100.

- Gold, silver or bronze medals in the International Science Olympiads (*) recognized by TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey):

* (IOI) The International Olympiad in Informatics

(IBO) The International Biology Olympiad

(IPhO) The International Physics Olympiad

(IChO) The International Chemistry Olympiad

(IMO) The International Mathematical Olympiad

(JBMO) Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BMO) Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

(BOI) Balkan Olympiad in Informatics

Step 5: ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

As Bilkent is an English medium university, students are required to meet the language requirement to be able to pursue their studies in their departments. The language requirement can be met through the submission of an exam result meeting the minimum requirements in any of the following exams as outlined below:

• TOEFL iBT, a score of at least 87

• IELTS Academic, a score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 scored in every section

• CAE, a grade of at least "C"

• FCE, a grade of at least "B"

External exam results are valid for two years. When students submit results for any of the exams mentioned above, Bilkent University School of English Language reserves the right to investigate these exam results for reliability purposes, the right to give an exam to students to check the validity of their exam results, and the right to not accept exam results that are considered to be suspicious.
If students cannot submit an exam result which meets the minimum requirements, they can take the COPE exam administered by Bilkent University after registration. Students, who cannot meet the minimum pass score in the COPE exam, will have to attend classes in the English Language Preparatory Program which is a one to two year program where they will receive 25-30 hours of classroom input every week.
PLEASE NOTE: The exam results must be sent to the university directly by the related institution. The exam results that are not sent to the university by the related institution will not be accepted.

• TOEFL should be sent directly from ETS to Bilkent University - CODE: 0620.

• IELTS should be sent directly from British Council to Bilkent University.

Step 6: List and rank your selected programs up to 5 choices. Please note that students who choose Graphic Design; Fine Arts and Music must take an aptitude test administered by the related faculties in August.
Step 7: Please write a 250-word statement of purpose describing your academic goals and reasons to study at Bilkent.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Bilkent University.

Funding

Scholarships for International Students

Prospective students who apply for financial assistance are evaluated according to their high school grades, their national and/or international exam scores, and other relevant academic criteria.

Qualified applicants are offered partial or full tuition waiver scholarships. Tuition waiver scholarships are awarded at five levels, ranging from 20% to 100% in increments of 20%. Accommodation scholarships are also available for a limited number of top students who are on full tuition waiver scholarship.

Students can benefit from scholarships for maximum of 2 years in the English Preparatory Program and for a maximum of 5 years in 4-year undergraduate programs.

Students on scholarship are required to take at least the minimum course load* specified for their department each semester (excluding any withdrawn courses**, GE100, GE251 and non-credit courses) and to maintain a minimum annual GPA of 2.00/4.00. (The annual GPA is calculated as a weighted average of Fall and Spring semester grades; courses taken in the optional Summer School are also included in calculation.) English Preparatory Program students are required to qualify to take the ECA or COPE exam at the end of each course or pass COPE by the end of the academic year. Scholarships of students who fail to meet these conditions will be decreased one level and cannot be restored even if the students improve their performance. If there are no Fall or Spring semester courses within the annual GPA, students with less than 2.00 are given a warning; if these students fail to meet the required conditions at the end of the following year, their scholarships will be decreased by two levels.

Students on accommodation scholarship are required to maintain a minimum annual GPA of 2. 50/4.00. Students who fail to meet this condition will loose their accommodation scholarship.