School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
Course Code | MGMT 339 | ||||
Course Title in English | Project Management | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Proje Yönetimi | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
Semester | Fall | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 136 hours per semester | ||||
Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
Pre-requisites |
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (Decision Making) |
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Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
Co-requisites | None | ||||
Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
Overall Educational Objective | To acquire the basic level of knowledge and skills for project management, such as effective planning & control, organizing & supporting teams, establishing effective communications. | ||||
Course Description | Project management has evolved into a separate discipline and has its own standards, methods, approaches and best practices throughout the last decades mainly by the help of institutions like PMI, ANSI etc. Although the standards apply to all types of projects, due to the nature of the specific project, the most suitable method and approach is selected among many and hybrid methods are applied where deemed necessary. Therefore, this course aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge about terms and definitions in project management, efficiently managing projects, setting up and running project management offices, applying suitable methods to various types of projects such as construction projects, IT projects, new product development projects, public sector projects etc. The course also aims to provide the students with the skills for developing project plans, establishing effective communications and managing stakeholder expectations. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish | Proje yönetimi son yıllarda özellikle PMI, ANSI gibi kurumların da yardımıyla kendi standartları, metotları, yaklaşımları ve uygulamaları olan ayrı bir disiplin olarak evrilmiştir. Her ne kadar standartlar bütün projeler için geçerli olsa da, projenin niteliğine ve türüne göre en uygun metot, artık tanımlanmış olan birçok metot arasından seçilmekte ve gerekli görüldüğünde hibrit metotlar uygulanabilmektedir. Bu ders, öğrencilere proje yönetimi dünyasındaki temel tanım ve terimler, projelerin etkin yönetimi, proje ofisleri kurma ve yönetme, inşaat, yazılım, yeni ürün geliştirme ve kamu projeleri gibi değişik türde projeler için en uygun metodu seçme ve uygulama konuları hakkında bilgi birikimi kazandırmayı amaçlar. Dersin amaçları arasında öğrencilere proje planı oluşturma, etkin iletişim yönetimi ve paydaşların beklentilerini yönetme konularında beceri kazandırmak da yer almaktadır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) explain the standard terms and definitions, calculations, techniques, methods and approaches in project management 2) demonstrate skills in project planning, time and cost estimating, controlling and managing risks 3) comprehend the challenges in organizing & supporting teams, establishing effective communications and managing stakeholder expectations 4) understand where project management function fits in organizations and how it serves to corporate goals. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
Prepared by and Date | BURAK ULUOCAK , September 2018 |
Course Coordinator | HANDE KARADAĞ |
Semester | Fall |
Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. BURAK ULUOCAK |
Week | Subject |
1) | Modern Project Management |
2) | Organization Strategy and Project Selection; Organization: Structure and Culture |
3) | Defining the Project; Project HW1 (Scope Statement) |
4) | Estimating Project Times and Costs |
5) | Project HW1 Presentations |
6) | Developing a Project Plan; Project HW2 (Project Plan) |
7) | Mid-term Project |
8) | Risk Management |
9) | Scheduling Resources and Costs; Reducing Project Duration |
10) | Being an Effective Project Manager; Managing Project Teams; |
11) | Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations |
12) | Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation |
13) | Project Closure; International Projects |
14) | Agile Project Management |
15) | Final Projects Period |
16) | Final Projects Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Course Textbook (mandatory): Project Management – The Managerial Process (7th Edition, 2018) by Erik W. Larson (Author), Clifford F. Gray (Author), McGraw-Hill Publications Every student will be required to have the book and the access code to be able to follow the course properly. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | This course is designed to provide students with the body of knowledge about recent developments and trends in project management world. In order to achieve learning objectives, the course will include reinforcement of active participation, quizzes, oral exams in addition to project presentations in teams and mid-term and final exams. Summary of covered topics will be the opening activity for each class session in order to make sure that the most important subjects are reviewed and remembered by all participants. The methods which will be used throughout the course are real life case studies, group projects, presentations, in-class discussions. Every member of the class is expected to freely share her/his knowledge, ideas and questions with the group without any concern. In all kinds of teaching and learning activities, student participation, active learning and learning by doing are essential. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | The students will be making two presentations as a group throughout the course. The groups will be formed and the details of the projects will be announced later by the instructor. Each group will have maximum 5 members and each team member will present their part individually. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
Computer Use | Personal Laptops | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
eskibatmanb@mef.edu.tr |
Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 26 | ||
Midterm(s) | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | |||
Total Workload | 136 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 5.4 | ||||||
ECTS | 5 |