| Required Course Descriptions | |||
| Course Code | course Title | Credits | ECTS |
| YBS 101 | Introduction to Information Technologies | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. | |||
