Information Systems Engineering.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in Information Systems Engineering.

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Defines and implements unique R&D projects involving information systems and / or information technologies.
• Manages information systems projects.
• Can creatively produce innovative ideas and products in information systems and applications.
• Has the ability to apply different scientific research methods and to conduct scientific studies.
• Has broad knowledge about the basic concepts of information and information technologies.
• He/she has the ability to develop and implement necessary strategies to identify, define and solve information problems.
• Information systems have the knowledge of analysis, design, realization and operation. Uses related principles, methods and tools.
• Can develop a new scientific method and/or practice, or apply a known thought or method to a different field.
• Follows the literature in the field of information systems and technologies, makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information.
• He/she has in-depth knowledge in his/her specialty.
• He/she cares about scientific ethical values and applies them in his/her studies.
• Supporting current developments and own studies in his/her field with quantitative and qualitative data, he/she can transmit written and orally in English and Turkish.
• Can work effectively both in independent and multidisciplinary teams in scientific studies.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

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