Minutes of the MIS Advisory Board Meeting
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Venue: Google Meet
| Title & Name | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Tolga TORUN | Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, FEAS, MIS Department Head | Chair |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN | Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, FEAS, MIS Department | Vice Chair |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemalettin HATİPOĞLU | Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MIS Department | Member |
| Serkan BİRCAN | Turkish Informatics Association Provincial Representative / Ministry of Culture and Tourism Specialist | Member |
| Zekai ÇOBANDERE | Bilecik Provincial Directorate of National Education, Head of Measurement, Evaluation and Examination Services | Member |
| Ufuk ARSLAN | Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of National Education, Branch Manager | Member |
| Merve ÖNALAN | Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University MIS Student | Member |
| Oğuzhan TATLI | Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University MIS Graduate | Member |
| Zübeyde OLCAY | BOTAŞ, Strategy Development Department, Strategic Planning Manager, Industrial Engineer | Member |
| Nezahat AKDOĞAN | MIS Department Secretary | Member |
Minutes of the Data Collection, Measurement, and Evaluation Commission Meeting
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: MIS Department Meeting Room
It was decided that for each of these courses, the contribution level of each course learning outcome to the relevant program outcomes should be entered into the matrix by scoring it on a scale of 1–5. Since these courses are assigned to specific instructors, it was also decided to submit the matter to the Department Board for further action.
Minutes of the Graduates, Career and Outreach Commission Meeting
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: MIS Department Meeting Room
We successfully completed the second event within the scope of MIS Industry Meetings. Mr. R. Savaş Uluçay joined us with his talk titled “Cybersecurity Management.” We thank him for his valuable contributions.
We successfully completed the first event within the scope of MIS Industry Meetings. Mr. Cenk Tepegöz was with us with his talk titled “E-Commerce.” We thank him for his valuable contributions.
Minutes of the Accreditation Commission Meeting
Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 12:30
Venue: MIS Department Meeting Room
Within the scope of the Academy–High School Meetings, the Head of our Department of Management Information Systems, Prof. Dr. Tolga Torun, delivered a presentation introducing our department at Bilecik 15 Temmuz Anatolian High School on March 26, 2026, between 13:30 and 14:30.
During the presentation, the importance of Management Information Systems in today’s digital world, the career opportunities it offers to students, and the academic vision of our department were shared. The strong interest and active participation of the students made us proud.
Through this meeting, we are pleased to contribute to helping young individuals make informed decisions about their future, and we would like to thank everyone who contributed.
Informational training sessions on ECTS workload calculation were conducted in classes by our department’s academic staff. Within this scope, the definition, components, importance of ECTS (workload) calculation, and the critical role of students’ responses in surveys were emphasized.
You can learn your course ECTS workload calculations through the Education Information System (EBS).
Within the scope of the Türkiye Cyber Homeland Program, conducted under the coordination of the Presidency of Defence Industries and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and in collaboration with development agencies, 18 students from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of the Department of Management Information Systems have qualified to participate in the second phase of the 2026 face-to-face training.
The face-to-face training sessions have started to be held on our university campus and will be completed on March 6, 2026.
🎓 As a department, we are proud of our students and wish them continued success.
💻 We congratulate our young talents who will contribute to the future of our country in the field of cybersecurity!
On March 2, 2026, within the scope of the activities carried out by the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, an information meeting was held for students by our department’s Disabled Students Academic Unit Coordinator, Lecturer Hande Boğazlıyan Turanlı.
During the meeting, comprehensive information was provided regarding practices aimed at supporting the academic and social lives of our disabled students, their rights within the framework of legislation, and the operational processes of our unit.
It was stated that the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office is a unit affiliated with the Rectorate, established to identify the administrative, physical, health, and accommodation needs of students with special needs, as well as their social and academic needs; to plan, implement, and improve activities to meet these needs; and to evaluate the effectiveness of these activities.
The importance of students developing empathy toward disabled students was emphasized. It was also noted that students can apply to the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office if they need support and can guide their peers who may require assistance to the relevant unit.
The definition of disabled students as outlined in the relevant regulations was explained, and the duties of the Academic Unit Representative were listed as follows:
It was also stated that the rights of disabled students within the framework of legislation include provisions such as additional time in exams, reader/scribe support, taking exams under appropriate physical conditions, provision of large-print exam papers, and access to course materials in accessible formats. These arrangements are planned based on the student’s documented needs and the evaluation of the Coordination Office, with the primary aim of ensuring equal opportunity.
Minutes of the Accreditation Commission Meeting
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: A315
Minutes of the Data Collection, Measurement, and Evaluation Commission Meeting
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 15:30
Venue: Google Meet (Online)
Date: February 25, 2026
Venue: A303
Time: 10:00
Career Advisor: Dr. Ecenur Demir
Within the scope of Career Counseling services carried out by the Department of Management Information Systems at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, an information meeting was held for our department students.
The aim of the meeting was to provide general information about the Career Counseling services conducted to support students’ career planning processes and to introduce how to use the Talent Gate (Yetenek Kapısı) platform.
During the meeting, it was stated that Talent Gate is an online career platform developed to support university students and graduates in accessing qualified employment. It was explained that through the platform, students can create career profiles, follow internship and job postings, and participate in career fairs and events. Additionally, the advantages provided by the platform for employers were also highlighted. It was emphasized that employers can directly reach students with internship and job postings, announce career events and fairs, and access young talents more efficiently.
Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Disabled Students Academic Unit Coordination Information Meeting
Within the scope of the activities carried out by the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, an information meeting was held for the academic staff of our department by our Disabled Students Academic Unit Coordinator, Lecturer Hande Boğazlıyan Turanlı. The meeting focused on the rights of disabled students and practices related to exam procedures.
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: 13:30 – 14:00
Venue: A303
During the meeting, comprehensive information was shared regarding practices aimed at supporting the academic and social lives of our disabled students, their rights within the framework of relevant legislation, and the operational processes of our unit.
It was explained that the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office is a unit affiliated with the Rectorate, established to identify the administrative, physical, health, accommodation, social, and academic needs of students with special needs; to plan, implement, and improve activities to meet these needs; and to evaluate the outcomes of such activities.
Disabled students were defined as higher education students who, due to congenital or acquired conditions, have partially or fully lost their physical, mental, psychological, emotional, or social abilities, leading to difficulties in adapting to social life and performing daily activities, and who require protection, accommodation, care, rehabilitation, counseling, and support services, as documented by an official Disability Health Board Report.
It was stated that the Academic Unit Representative is appointed by the relevant Dean/Director for a period of three years to coordinate the activities of the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office within their academic unit. The duties of the Academic Unit Representative include:
General information regarding the distribution of disabled students enrolled in our faculty was also shared. It was emphasized that students from different departments may have varying support needs, particularly in elective courses offered at the university and faculty levels, where students from different departments attend the same classes and may require specific arrangements in course delivery and examination processes.
The rights of disabled students within the framework of legislation were discussed under the following headings:
It was emphasized that such arrangements are planned based on the documented needs of the student and the evaluation of the Coordination Office, with the primary aim of ensuring equal opportunities.
1- Providing information to the academic staff of our department by our Disabled Students Academic Unit Coordinator, Lecturer Hande Boğazlıyan Turanlı, regarding the rights of disabled students and practices in exam procedures.
1- An information meeting was held for the academic staff of our department by our Unit Disabled Coordinator, Lecturer Hande Boğazlıyan Turanlı, regarding the rights of disabled students and exam practices. Additionally, it was decided that on March 2, 2026, at 12:00 in classroom A302, an information session about the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office will be provided to our current students. Furthermore, it was decided that the academic staff of our department will inform students about the purpose and operational structure of the Disabled Students Unit Coordination Office during their courses.
Minutes of the Graduates, Career and Outreach Commission Meeting
Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: Google Meet (Online)
In collaboration with the Career Center of Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University and the Department of Management Information Systems, we successfully held our event titled “Our Graduates Share Their Experiences – Career Experiences 2” on February 18, 2026, between 20:00 and 21:30.
During the event, our graduates Aybüke Tuna and Eren İleri shared their professional experiences, sectoral expectations, student life, and the key competencies they gained from the department with our students.
After graduating from Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Aybüke Tuna has been pursuing her career as a data analyst. Following her experience in corporate solutions consultancy and sales processes at Akpınar Bilişim, she took an active role in IT and data analysis at Burfaş Inc. She analyzed user behavior through projects such as text mining on 5G technology and emoji analysis across different cultures. She also worked on reporting and dashboard development using business intelligence tools such as Metabase. Emphasizing the bridging role of Management Information Systems between business and information technologies, Tuna stated that the competencies she gained from the department have enabled her to meet sectoral needs. In her speech, she particularly highlighted: “Being involved in club management taught me the value of teamwork in professional life.”
Eren İleri, after graduating from Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, began working at Xenon Smart, where he actively contributes to product management processes. In this role, internal market and competitor analyses are conducted, user needs are evaluated, suitable manufacturers are researched, and technical and price comparisons are carried out. Subsequently, sample products are obtained, and quality, functionality, and connectivity tests are performed. Design files are prepared, and coordination with manufacturers is maintained to move into the productization phase. In addition, IoT integrations are implemented using the TUYA infrastructure, mobile application interfaces are designed, and processes related to preparing products for mass production are carried out.
In their talks, they particularly emphasized the following topics:
At the end of the program, an evaluation survey provided by the Career Center was administered, and the event was concluded. We would like to thank our graduates for their participation and valuable contributions, and we are pleased to announce that our career experience events will continue with the support of our graduates.
Minutes of the Education and Training Commission Meeting
Date: February 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Venue: A315
1- In the YBS206 Marketing and Digital Marketing Strategies course, to be conducted by Prof. Dr. Tolga Torun in the Spring Semester of the 2025–2026 Academic Year, marketing principles will be addressed within a digital perspective, and students will have the opportunity to learn digital marketing strategies through practical applications.
In the YBS304 E-Commerce course, the technical aspects of e-commerce platforms will be covered, and processes of social media content creation will also be taught.
In addition, in the YBS404 Project Management in Information Systems course, socially beneficial projects will be carried out, enabling students to develop project management skills by experiencing the social impacts of IT projects.
The YBS202 Programming course, to be conducted by Associate Professor Nur Kuban Torun, will continue with R and Python programming languages. The YBS364 Reality Technologies course will be conducted in a practical manner, and the YBS473 Green and Digital Transformation course will be carried out in line with the 2030 goals and in collaboration with TEMA.
In the YBS260 Basic Professional English II course, conducted by Dr. Osman Akarsu, fundamental grammar topics will be covered first, followed by the development of reading comprehension and English speaking skills. The course will utilize Reader at Work I and II resources, and the MIS glossary will also be used as course material.
Additionally, in the YBS402 Digital Entrepreneurship course, a socially oriented approach will be adopted, and activities related to social entrepreneurship will be conducted.
In the YBS302 Enterprise Resource Planning course, conducted by Dr. Esra Cengiz Tırpan, practical demo studies will be carried out or presentation assignments will be given. In the YBS471 Current Developments in Information Systems course, students will deliver presentations on current topics, allowing discussion of emerging trends in IT. Furthermore, in the YBS2024 Data Structures course, the C# (C Sharp) programming language will be used for practical applications.
In the YBS371 E-Government course, conducted by Dr. Hüseyin Parmaksız, practical activities will be implemented, enabling students to gain experience in e-government systems and digital public services. In the YBS458 Mobile Programming course, the Google Dart programming language will be taught, with a focus on mobile application development processes. In addition, the YBS464 Cloud Computing course will comprehensively cover cloud technologies, providing students with knowledge about the functioning and application areas of cloud-based systems.
In the YBS306 Innovation Management course, conducted by Lecturer Hande Boğazlıyan Turanlı, students will develop innovative thinking and application skills through project work and presentations. In the YBS360 Information Technologies in Supply Chain Management course, applications will be conducted within the scope of total quality management, and assignments will be given.
Moreover, in the YBS483 Advertising and Society course, project-based studies will be carried out. In the İBF352 Scientific Research Methods course, the SPSS software will be introduced, and concepts such as validity and reliability will be emphasized to enhance students’ competencies in research methods and data analysis.
2- It has been decided that attention should be paid to course hours, classes should be conducted on time, at least three assessment criteria should be used for course evaluation, and attendance should be recorded regularly.
3- It has been deemed appropriate to clarify the job descriptions of İŞKUR students who will work in the department and to announce them on the department’s website.
4- It has been decided to organize an iftar program for the department’s academic staff.
5- Discussions were held regarding the individuals who will participate in the Career Days event to be organized on March 30–31 and April 1, 2026, during the Spring Semester of the 2025–2026 Academic Year.
Within the scope of the Academy–High School Meetings, the Head of the Department of Management Information Systems, Prof. Dr. Tolga Torun, delivered a presentation introducing our department at Bilecik Refik Arslan Öztürk Science High School on February 6, 2026, between 09:00 and 10:15.
During the presentation, the importance of management information systems in today’s digital world, the career opportunities it offers to students, and the academic vision of our department were shared. The strong interest and active participation of the students were highly appreciated.
We are pleased to contribute to helping young people make informed choices for their future and would like to thank everyone who contributed to this meaningful event.
Graduates, Career and Promotion Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Location: Room A316
Agenda Items
Reporting of the “MIS Graduates Share Their Career Experiences 1” event held with our graduates Fatma Akbaş and Merve Karataş.
Requesting MIS graduate feedback survey data from the Career Center Coordination Office.
Planning of the “MIS Graduates Share Their Career Experiences 2” event.
Decisions Taken
The “MIS Graduates Share Their Career Experiences 1” event held with our graduates Fatma Akbaş and Merve Karataş was officially reported.
It was decided to request the MIS graduate feedback survey data from the Career Center Coordination Office.
It was decided to organize the “MIS Graduates Share Their Career Experiences 2” event on January 18, 2026, at 20:00, with our graduates Aybüke Tuna (Data Analyst) and Eren İleri (Product Specialist).
Participants
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN – Chair
Asst. Prof. Dr. Esra CENGİZ TIRPAN – Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ecenur DEMİR – Member
Lecturer Hande BOĞAZLIYAN – Member
Res. Asst. Elif Tuba ÖZTÜRK – Member
Data Collection, Measurement and Evaluation Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:30
Location: Room A316
Agenda Items
Staff Satisfaction Surveys
ECTS Workload Determination Surveys
Decisions Taken
It was unanimously decided to announce the ECTS workload surveys, which were opened to student evaluation in the Student Information System (OBS) as of February 2, 2026, on the Faculty website and the MIS Department social media account.
It was unanimously decided to request the staff satisfaction survey results from the BŞEÜ Quality Coordination Office, to prepare reports based on these results, and to use them for improvement activities.
Participants
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN – Chair
Asst. Prof. Dr. Esra CENGİZ TIRPAN – Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ecenur DEMİR – Member
Lecturer Hande BOĞAZLIYAN – Member
Res. Asst. Elif Tuba ÖZTÜRK – Member
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