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    RAIL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE`S (SHORT CYCLE) DEGREE PROGRAMME

    Qualification Awarded
    Length of Programme (Year)
    Total Number of ECTS Credits
    Type of Education
    		 Level of Qualification & Field of Study


    Associate (Short Cycle) Degree

    2

    120

    Full Time
    • TQF Qualification Type: Associate Degree
    • TQF, TQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011): Level 5
    • QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
    • Yönelim: Vocational
    • Sınıflandırma (ISCED 2013): Temel Öğrenme Alanı:84
    • Kategori: Ana Yeterlilik

    PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)

    Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to attain and/or achieve upon successful completion of the programme. In this context, Programme Learning Outcomes defined for this programme are as follows:

    (Please click on the buttons below to reach the PLOs as “Conjoined” or as “Classified” under the “Knowledge”, “Skills” and “Competencies”.)

    (Program Learning Outcomes are given below according to the classification (knowledge, skills and competencies) used for the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) level descriptors.)
    Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
    1) Applies fundamental rules regarding traffic management, signaling, and safety standards in rail systems; can explain operational processes in cases of accidents and malfunctions
    2) Generates sectoral solutions by using scheduling, vehicle routing, and resource management methods to increase efficiency in railway transportation.
    Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
    8) Utilizes core information technologies used in rail systems (management information systems, operational software, etc.) and designs technological developments in the sector
    Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
    3) Traffic Management: Explain how traffic flow is managed and controlled in rail systems, and evaluate the basic principles and importance of different traffic control systems.
    4) It can apply basic procedures and standards to ensure safety and security in rail systems and recommend preventive measures by evaluating the risks in this regard.
    5) Explain the basic principles of logistics processes in rail systems (storage, inventory management, customs procedures, forwarding, etc.) and evaluate the relationship between different modes of transport.
    6) Explains the fundamental economic and operational concepts of rail system enterprises (cost, revenue, efficiency, management functions, etc.) and analyzes economic developments within the sector
    7) Implements fundamental approaches to enhancing customer satisfaction in rail systems and can resolve effective communication strategies for diverse customer groups
    9) Identify, analyze and develop solution suggestions for potential problems (delays, malfunctions, etc.) that may be encountered in rail system operations.
    10) Communicates effectively with stakeholders from different disciplines and roles (technical staff, managers, passengers, etc.) and implements this in teamwork
    11) Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles in the field of rail system management and operates with a sense of social and environmental responsibility
    (Program Learning Outcomes are listed below.)
    1) Applies fundamental rules regarding traffic management, signaling, and safety standards in rail systems; can explain operational processes in cases of accidents and malfunctions
    2) Generates sectoral solutions by using scheduling, vehicle routing, and resource management methods to increase efficiency in railway transportation.
    3) Traffic Management: Explain how traffic flow is managed and controlled in rail systems, and evaluate the basic principles and importance of different traffic control systems.
    4) It can apply basic procedures and standards to ensure safety and security in rail systems and recommend preventive measures by evaluating the risks in this regard.
    5) Explain the basic principles of logistics processes in rail systems (storage, inventory management, customs procedures, forwarding, etc.) and evaluate the relationship between different modes of transport.
    6) Explains the fundamental economic and operational concepts of rail system enterprises (cost, revenue, efficiency, management functions, etc.) and analyzes economic developments within the sector
    7) Implements fundamental approaches to enhancing customer satisfaction in rail systems and can resolve effective communication strategies for diverse customer groups
    8) Utilizes core information technologies used in rail systems (management information systems, operational software, etc.) and designs technological developments in the sector
    9) Identify, analyze and develop solution suggestions for potential problems (delays, malfunctions, etc.) that may be encountered in rail system operations.
    10) Communicates effectively with stakeholders from different disciplines and roles (technical staff, managers, passengers, etc.) and implements this in teamwork
    11) Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles in the field of rail system management and operates with a sense of social and environmental responsibility