Political Science and International Relations Ph. D. Degree Program

NQF-HETR Matrix

NQF-HETR PROGRAM OUTCOMES MATRIX Related NQF-HETR Core Field: Social and Behavioral Sciences (Academic) - Ph. D.
				TOBB ETÜ POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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CORE AREA QUALIFICATIONS	INFORMATION	Theoretical - Factual	He/she has basic conceptual knowledge about the field, taking into account its reflections in practice.
			He/she grasps basic concepts in Social and Behavioral Sciences and has mastered the relationships between concepts.
			He/she has basic knowledge about the rules of operation of human and inter-societal relations.
			He/she has basic knowledge about the causes and consequences of the transformations experienced by societies.
			He/she has mastered the knowledge and applications of Social Research Planning.
			He/she has basic statistical knowledge and logical reasoning processes required by Social and Behavioral Sciences.
			He/she has the ability to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in his/her field and sub-branches related to the field with original thought and/or research at the level of expertise and to reach original definitions that will bring innovation to his/her field.
	SKILLS	Cognitive - Applied	He/she has the ability to analyze theoretical knowledge about the field and evaluate its reflections in practice.
			He/she has the knowledge to master the basic theories about his/her field and to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on this knowledge.
			He/she has the competence to independently design and conduct a scientific research in his/her field.
			He/she has the ability to use the knowledge about the field in decision-making, implementation of the decision and turning it into behavior.
			Has the ability to transfer the information obtained in the field to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
	COMPETENCIES	Ability to work independently and to take responsibility	Contributes to the progress in the field by carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field, develops a new idea, method, design and/or application or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field, either independently or with teamwork.
			Determines the vision, purpose and goal related to the field.
			Expands the boundaries of knowledge in the field by preparing at least one scientific article in the field individually or with teamwork and publishing it in national and/or international refereed journals and/or producing or interpreting an original work.
			Takes the lead in environments that require the solution of original and interdisciplinary problems in the field.
			Makes oral and written original presentations in national and/or international meetings in the field.
			Plans and manages all kinds of projects or goals related to the field.
			Evaluates the expertise related to the field in cooperation with the relevant institutions.
		Learning Competence	Evaluates and evaluates the information obtained in the field through cause-effect and criticism filters.
			Identifies the deficiencies in knowledge and practice related to the field.
			It is at a level that can constantly keep the interest and desire in the field alive.
			It develops the information about the field by conducting field research.
			It develops new ideas and methods about the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
			It follows national and international publications about the field.
		Communication and Social Competence	It conveys the information and skills it acquires about the field in written and oral form.
			It shares solution suggestions about the field with competent people by supporting them with scientific data.
			It transforms the information and practices about the field into projects and activities within the framework of the social responsibility approach.
			It reflects the difference created by its theoretical background and conceptual richness to its individual career when it enters business life.
			It defends its original opinions in the discussion of the subjects in the field with experts and establishes an effective communication that shows its competence in the field.
			It follows the information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General Level and communicates with its colleagues.
			It uses computer software and information and communication technologies at an advanced level as required by the field.
		Field Specific Competence	Acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific and ethical values in the process of creating information and knowledge related to the field (collecting, interpreting and announcing the results).
			Conducts new and scientific research on issues related to the field and develops solution proposals for problems.
			Has sufficient awareness on universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
			Has an open attitude towards change and innovation.
			Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field at both national and international levels and supports the development of these values.