The academic content of the Information and Document Management Undergraduate Program is based on a comprehensive and detailed curriculum related to the management, storage, organization and accessibility of information and documents. This program is designed to provide students with the skills to effectively manage and organize information resources. The curriculum usually includes a combination of theoretical and practical courses.
Basic Courses: In the first years of the program, students are introduced to the basic concepts of information and document management. These courses include topics such as information theories, document management, archiving, principles of librarianship. In addition, students are informed about the basic technologies and software used in the field of information and document management.
Advanced Courses: Later in the program, students are offered more advanced courses such as electronic document management, information systems design, information access, information security and privacy. These courses aim to enhance students' ability to solve complex problems and develop effective strategies in information management.
Practical and Interactive Courses: The program offers students a variety of hands-on courses to reinforce their theoretical knowledge with practice. These courses include project management, database management, digital archiving and user services management. Students develop their information management skills by working on real-world scenarios and analyzing case studies.
Research and Project Studies: Students usually develop original projects in the field of information and document management by conducting independent or group research in the last years of the program. In this process, they have the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on current issues related to the field under the guidance of their advisors.
Internships and Practical Experiences: As part of the program, students gain practical experience through internships in libraries, archives or information centers. These internships allow students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and help them develop their professional networks.
The curriculum of the program aims to provide students with the critical thinking, problem solving, project management and technological skills required in the field of information and document management. These skills enable graduates to take an active role in information-intensive business environments and to be successful in their careers.