Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1KPD001Career Planning1+0+00011.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to enable students to set realistic career goals by aligning their interests and skills with the current demands of the professional world. It seeks to help students identify opportunities in green jobs, develop effective application skills, use digital tools ethically and consciously, and incorporate international mobility and entrepreneurship opportunities into their career plans.
Course Content The Career Planning course supports students in understanding the changing nature of work and planning their own career development. Topics such as green jobs, employability, job searching, interviewing, and résumé preparation are covered within the course. Subjects including digital footprints, AI-assisted career planning, Erasmus+ and international opportunities, patent drafting, visual communication, and entrepreneurship are addressed through practical applications.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ahmet AYAZ . .
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources .
Course Notes Instructor’s lecture notes and practical exercise forms; ILO green skills resources, Europass career tools, Erasmus+ student mobility information, TÜRKPATENT application guide, UNESCO artificial intelligence guide, and the EntreComp entrepreneurship framework.
Documents .
Assignments .
Exams .

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 62

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1 Explains the impacts of the green transition on working life and the skills required for employability.
Beceri 
2 Develops job-search strategies aligned with career goals, prepares a résumé, and applies interview skills.
4 Creates a career development plan by linking Erasmus+ and sectoral career opportunities with personal goals.
5 Explains the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship and patents, and presents a business idea using visual communication tools.
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3 Evaluates one ` s digital footprint and the use of artificial intelligence tools in the career process in terms of accuracy, ethics, and data privacy.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Topic: The Future of Careers in Green Jobs (Green transition, sustainability, and new career fields are examined.) Source: ILO green skills resources and lecture notes. ILO – Skills for green jobs
2 Employability: Survival Skills in the Workplace (Communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skills are addressed.)
3 Effective Job Search Skills (Focuses on job posting analysis, job search channels, and professional networking.)
4 Interview Simulation: Preparation for Green Jobs (Self-introduction and interview practice based on examples of green jobs.)
5 Digital Footprint and Career in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Online visibility, professional identity, accuracy, and data privacy are discussed.)
6 Erasmus Program and Career Opportunities Abroad (Covers study and traineeship mobility, application requirements, and career goals.)
7 Midterm
8 Resume Writing Workshop (A resume is prepared that clearly presents education, experience, and skills.) "
9 Patent Drafting Principles (The concept of a patent, as well as the description, claims, and abstract sections, are examined with examples.)
10 Use of Visual Communication in the Workplace (Visual materials are developed to present information clearly, accessibly, and in a manner suited to the purpose.)
11 From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (Covers needs, value proposition, target audience, and business idea development.)
12 Career Planning with Artificial Intelligence (Career goals and development steps are determined by validating AI recommendations.)
13 Eco CV: Preparing a Resume for Green Jobs (Existing skills and experiences are matched with the requirements of green job postings.)
14 Career Planning Within the Sector (Industry expectations are evaluated; career development plans are reviewed.)
15 General Evaluation (The course ` s core topics and learning outcomes are reviewed. CVs and career development plans are evaluated; progress toward personal goals and student feedback are addressed.)

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 1
In1
Sk2
Sk4
Sk5
Co3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant