The Institute of Social Sciences, one of the four institutes within Bursa Uludağ University, was established in 1982. Since the 1982–1983 academic year, the Institute has been offering postgraduate education at the master´s and doctoral levels. The Department of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, operating under the Institute, comprises the following four divisions: Labour Economics Labour and Social Security Law Management and Labour Sociology Management and Labour Psychology The Master´s Programme in Work Psychology and Human Resources (with Thesis) is one of the two thesis-based master´s programmes offered by the Department. First launched in the 2003–2004 academic year, the programme has been continuing its educational activities since 2011. Within the Institute, the Department of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations comprises four academic divisions: Labour Economics Labour and Social Security Law Management and Labour Sociology Management and Labour Psychology The Master’s Program with Thesis in Work Psychology and Human Resources is one of the two thesis-based graduate programs conducted by the department. Initially launched in the 2003–2004 academic year, the program has been actively continuing its educational activities since 2011.
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Qualification Awarded
The Department of Labour Psychology and Human Resources is subject to the 90-120 ECTS credit system for master´s degrees in the second cycle. Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of program requirements, a master´s degree in the field of Labour Psychology and Human Resources is awarded.
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Level of Qualification
Second Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
To apply for the Master´s Program in Labor Psychology and Human Resources:
- Applicants must have a bachelor´s degree in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Law, or Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PCG).
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.40 is required.
- Applicants must have a minimum score of 55 (equivalent weight) in the Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) within the last three years. For foreign nationals, internationally accepted documents such as GRE or GMAT are valid, and ALES is not required. Foreign national candidates (excluding those who have studied in Turkey) must provide a TÖMER certificate indicating proficiency in Turkish. For candidates who are Turkish citizens and completed their undergraduate education entirely abroad, the equivalence of their bachelor´s degrees must be approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Admission to graduate programs for these candidates is subject to the decision of the institute management board in accordance with the opinion of the department."
Candidates wishing to take the master´s entrance exams must apply electronically with the necessary documents within the application and registration dates announced on the university´s website.
In the admission process for master´s programs, candidates are evaluated based on the Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) score (50%), undergraduate GPA (15%), foreign language proficiency score (15%), and written/interview exam result (20%). For foreign nationals, this calculation is applied as follows: ALES score (50%), undergraduate GPA (25%), and written/interview exam result (25%). Candidates who score a minimum of sixty-five (65) points based on this evaluation are ranked, and a number of students equal to the announced quota are accepted as successful candidates.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students who successfully complete the compulsory and elective courses corresponding to a total of 120 ECTS credits, defend their thesis successfully before a selected jury, and fulfill the requirements specified in Annex 1 of the Bursa Uludağ University Graduate Education and Training Regulations are awarded the Master’s Degree in Labour Psychology and Human Resources.
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Profile of The Programme
1. Mission To educate individuals who possess analytical and critical thinking skills, adhere to ethical values, and demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility, by addressing working life through an integrated and interdisciplinary approach encompassing its individual, organisational, economic, legal and social dimensions, with a particular focus on work psychology and human resource management. To contribute to the analysis of individual and organisational issues in working life and the development of solutions by prioritising a human-centred management approach, employees´ psychological and social well-being, workers´ rights, social justice and organisational development; and to serve societal progress and the improvement of working life through educational activities and scientific research. 2. Vision To promote the production of scientific knowledge based on an understanding of human-centred, ethical and equitable management, capable of evaluating scientific and technological developments in work psychology and human resource management in conjunction with the economic, legal and social dynamics of working life; to conduct research that contributes to academic advancement and the resolution of problems in working life in the fields of employee behaviour, organisational processes and human resource management; and to strengthen academic engagement and collaboration by following national and international scientific developments. 3. Programme Aims and Objectives Aim 1. To educate graduates with advanced knowledge and expertise in work psychology and human resource management, capable of analysing individual and organisational processes in working life and adapting to current developments. Objective 1.1. To provide education based on scientific and up-to-date knowledge in the fields of work psychology, human resource management, organisational behaviour and employment relations. Objective 1.2. To develop students´ ability to evaluate individual, organisational, economic, legal and social processes in working life from an interdisciplinary perspective, and to analyse the effects of social, economic and technological changes on working life. Objective 1.3. To develop students´ competencies in analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, strategic approach development, individual and teamwork, and the effective application of scientific knowledge. Aim 2. To enhance scientific research capacity and academic knowledge production in the fields of work psychology and human resource management. Objective 2.1. To develop students´ ability to design and conduct scientific research in accordance with the methodological requirements of the social sciences, and to analyse data using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Objective 2.2. To encourage scientific research on topics such as employee behaviour, organisational processes, human resource management practices and transformations in working life. Objective 2.3. To support the dissemination of scientific research findings through academic publications, scientific conferences and other academic activities, thereby contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Aim 3. To contribute to the development of a human-centred, ethical, equitable and sustainable management approach in working life. Objective 3.1. To contribute to the development of human resource management approaches that jointly consider employees´ psychological and social well-being, economic welfare and organisational development. Objective 3.2. To critically evaluate human resource management processes within the framework of social justice, human rights, equality and ethical principles, and to develop recommendations for improvement. Objective 3.3. To examine the effects of institutional, social, economic and technological transformations in working life on employees and organisations, and to develop solutions to contemporary challenges. Aim 4. To strengthen the programme´s academic development, institutional collaborations and national and international academic engagement. Objective 4.1. To follow national and international scientific developments in work psychology and human resource management and incorporate them into educational and research activities. Objective 4.2. To develop opportunities for scientific and institutional collaboration with national and international universities, academic institutions, public institutions, private sector organisations and non-governmental organisations. Objective 4.3. To continuously evaluate and improve the quality of educational, research and community engagement activities.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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Key Learning Outcomes
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Be able to think interdisciplinarily. In this context, be able to establish connections between economic, legal and sociological phenomena and the field of work psychology, and analyse labour relations from a holistic perspective and adapt them to current developments.
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Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the methodological requirements of social sciences. Be able to use scientific research techniques and evaluate and interpret research findings in a universal context in accordance with ethical principles.
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Be able to use scientific research methods at an advanced level to analyse and solve problems related to work psychology and human resources, and conduct research independently or as a member or leader of a team.
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Be able to follow current debates based on knowledge of work psychology and human resource management, assess the economic, legal and social dimensions of problems, and contribute from a critical perspective.
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Be able to analyse and interpret in depth the effects of social, economic and technological developments on working life, and develop appropriate strategic approaches.
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Be able to critically evaluate institutional structures affecting working life and develop solutions that take into account both economic welfare and the principles of social justice.
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Be able to understand national and international developments in working life and new forms of employment, and conduct comparative analyses.
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Be able to critically evaluate human resource management processes based on the principles of social justice, human rights and equality, and formulate new proposals.
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Be able to assess developments in work psychology and human resource management using qualitative and quantitative methods, and effectively communicate the findings in written and oral form to relevant stakeholders.
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Be proficient in Turkish and at least one foreign language at a level that enables following national and international literature in the field and systematically communicating research and academic work in written and oral form.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Be able to think interdisciplinarily. In this context, be able to establish connections between economic, legal and sociological phenomena and the field of work psychology, and analyse labour relations from a holistic perspective and adapt them to current developments.
1,2
1,2
2
1
2
3
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Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the methodological requirements of social sciences. Be able to use scientific research techniques and evaluate and interpret research findings in a universal context in accordance with ethical principles.
1,2
1,2
1
2
3
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Be able to use scientific research methods at an advanced level to analyse and solve problems related to work psychology and human resources, and conduct research independently or as a member or leader of a team.
2,3
1
1
1,3
1
4
Be able to follow current debates based on knowledge of work psychology and human resource management, assess the economic, legal and social dimensions of problems, and contribute from a critical perspective.
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1,3
1,2,3
1
1,2,4
1,2
5
Be able to analyse and interpret in depth the effects of social, economic and technological developments on working life, and develop appropriate strategic approaches.
1,2
1,2
2
1
2
2,3
6
Be able to critically evaluate institutional structures affecting working life and develop solutions that take into account both economic welfare and the principles of social justice.
1
2
1
2
1,2
7
Be able to understand national and international developments in working life and new forms of employment, and conduct comparative analyses.
1
1
1
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Be able to critically evaluate human resource management processes based on the principles of social justice, human rights and equality, and formulate new proposals.
2
2
1,2
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Be able to assess developments in work psychology and human resource management using qualitative and quantitative methods, and effectively communicate the findings in written and oral form to relevant stakeholders.
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1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3,4
1
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Be proficient in Turkish and at least one foreign language at a level that enables following national and international literature in the field and systematically communicating research and academic work in written and oral form.
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1
1
1,3
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Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Be able to think interdisciplinarily. In this context, be able to establish connections between economic, legal and sociological phenomena and the field of work psychology, and analyse labour relations from a holistic perspective and adapt them to current developments.
1,2,3,4
1,3,5
1,2
6,7
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Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the methodological requirements of social sciences. Be able to use scientific research techniques and evaluate and interpret research findings in a universal context in accordance with ethical principles.
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,3,5
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1,2,4
5,6
2,6,7
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Be able to use scientific research methods at an advanced level to analyse and solve problems related to work psychology and human resources, and conduct research independently or as a member or leader of a team.
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1,2,3,4,5,6,7
1,2,3,6
1,2,4
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,6,7
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Be able to follow current debates based on knowledge of work psychology and human resource management, assess the economic, legal and social dimensions of problems, and contribute from a critical perspective.
4,5,6,7
1,3,5,7
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,5,6
2,3,4,5
1,2,6,7
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Be able to analyse and interpret in depth the effects of social, economic and technological developments on working life, and develop appropriate strategic approaches.
2,4,6,7
1,2,3,5,7
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,4,5
4,5,6
2,5,6,7
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Be able to critically evaluate institutional structures affecting working life and develop solutions that take into account both economic welfare and the principles of social justice.
1,2,3,4,6
1,3,5
1,2
1,2,4,5,6
5,6
1,3
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Be able to understand national and international developments in working life and new forms of employment, and conduct comparative analyses.
1,3,4
1,3,5
1
1,2
6
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Be able to critically evaluate human resource management processes based on the principles of social justice, human rights and equality, and formulate new proposals.
1,4
1,3,5,7
1,2,3
1,2
5,6
1,3
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Be able to assess developments in work psychology and human resource management using qualitative and quantitative methods, and effectively communicate the findings in written and oral form to relevant stakeholders.
1,3,4
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
1,2,3,6
1,2
1,2,5,6
6,7
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Be proficient in Turkish and at least one foreign language at a level that enables following national and international literature in the field and systematically communicating research and academic work in written and oral form.
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6
5
1,7
7
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Human Resources can be employed as human resources specialists in public institutions, private sector organizations.
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Access to Further Studies
Graduates who successfully complete the master´s program may choose to pursue doctoral studies at both national and international higher education institutions.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for a student to be able to register for the courses at the beginning of the term and to take the final examination, she/he has to attend at least 70% of the classes. Students are made to take at least one final examination for each of the courses during a semester. All exams are scored on the scale of 100 and students have to get a score that is min. 70. A student is successful if she/he receives AA, BA, BB, CB and CC as the letter grade from a class.
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Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete the program, students must pass courses totaling at least 120 ECTS credits, successfully complete their thesis, and meet the requirements specified in Annex 1 of the Bursa Uludağ University Graduate Education and Training Regulations.
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Mode of Study
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Görükle Kampüsü 16059 Nilüfer/Bursa Telefon: 0 (224) 294 24 23 Fax: 0 (224) 294 24 34 e-mail : sosbil@uludag.edu.tr. Anabilim Dalı Başkanı: Prof. Dr. İlknur KILKIŞ e-mail: ilknur@uludag.edu.tr
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Facilities
The academic activities of the Master´s Programme in Work Psychology and Human Resources (with Thesis) are carried out by the academic staff of the Department of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations.
