Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Business Administration (Non-Thesis) | |||||
| Master | Length of the Programme: 1.5 | Number of Credits: 90 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF: Level 7 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Graduate School | ||||
| Course Code | MGMT 553 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Agile Project Management in the Digitalized Business World | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Dijitalleşen İş Dünyasında Çevik Proje Yönetimi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 134 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | None | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To acquire the ability to correctly choose the projects necessary to achieve success in an increasingly digital business life, to determine customer-oriented project requirements and to gain knowledge about the techniques that will ensure that the selected projects are presented to the customer as soon as possible. | ||||
| Course Description | Due to rapid technological and economic changes in the business world, while institutions are trying to digitalize with the internet and mobile technologies, they have also faced adaptation to robotics, big data and blockchain technologies in the last few years. These dazzling technological developments do not find their equivalent in the field of management at the same speed. Many companies are trying to manage the latest technologies with the management techniques of a century ago and therefore can achieve limited success. In addition, there is the right project management behind quality innovative products that are quickly released, and the sophistication of this distinctive corporate feature continues to be the distinguishing feature of successful companies. In this course, students will be provided with comprehensive information on how companies can demonstrate the right management information systems practices and how they can choose the most appropriate projects and implement them in an agile way. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Explain general concepts related to information systems, management, organizations and strategies 2) Define information technology infrastructure, business intelligence, telecommunications and security information systems 3) Understand the basic concepts of managing information systems projects using agile management principles 4) Analyzing key business applications such as e-commerce, digital banking, digital markets and other emerging business technologies 5) Define agile project management principles and apply them in different functions of the business |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Ability to analyse a various range of organizational information, including accounting and finance, operations management, marketing and technology | |||||
| 2) Integration of the organizational functional knowledge in the process of formulation and implementation of long-term strategic goals and objectives | |||||
| 3) Competence in leadership and team membership skills for managing innovation as well as routine processes and activities in organizations | |||||
| 4) Self-exploration through the development and implementation of real business opportunities | |||||
| 5) Awareness of the uncertainty and complexity of global business environments and changing business practices and trends | |||||
| 6) Ability to find ethical, creative, comprehensive solutions to complex organizational problems | |||||
| 7) Integration of management techniques, new business models and analytical tools to decision-making processes | |||||
| 8) Competence in vital managerial and leadership skills, such as critical thinking, business communication, decision making and conflict resolution | |||||
| 9) Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at European Language Portfolio General Level B2. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Ability to analyse a various range of organizational information, including accounting and finance, operations management, marketing and technology | S | |
| 2) | Integration of the organizational functional knowledge in the process of formulation and implementation of long-term strategic goals and objectives | H | Project |
| 3) | Competence in leadership and team membership skills for managing innovation as well as routine processes and activities in organizations | S | |
| 4) | Self-exploration through the development and implementation of real business opportunities | H | Project |
| 5) | Awareness of the uncertainty and complexity of global business environments and changing business practices and trends | H | Project |
| 6) | Ability to find ethical, creative, comprehensive solutions to complex organizational problems | S | |
| 7) | Integration of management techniques, new business models and analytical tools to decision-making processes | S | |
| 8) | Competence in vital managerial and leadership skills, such as critical thinking, business communication, decision making and conflict resolution | S | |
| 9) | Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at European Language Portfolio General Level B2. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | HANDE KARADAĞ , September 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | CEYHAN MUTLU |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. MURAT DOĞU |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Information Systems, Organizations and Strategy |
| 2) | Information Technology Infrastructure |
| 3) | Databases and Information Management |
| 4) | Telecommunications, Internet, Wireless Technology and Cloud Technologies |
| 5) | Ensuring the Security of Information Systems |
| 6) | Digital Product Management |
| 7) | Midterm Project |
| 8) | Project Requirements Analysis and Selection of the Right Projects |
| 9) | Project Scope Management |
| 10) | Planning & Time Management |
| 11) | Cost & Budget Management |
| 12) | Risk & Change Management |
| 13) | Managing IT Projects with Agile Approach |
| 14) | Guest Speaker |
| 15) | Final Projects |
| 16) | Final Projects |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Global Edition, 15/E, 2018 by Jane P. Laudon (Author) and Kenneth C. Laudon (Author) | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to many of the fundamental elements of managing information systems to achieve organizational goals in the digital age. To achieve the learning objectives, the course content will include interactions with real-life businesses, as well as a series of relevant videos, readings, lectures, problem-solving activities and creative processes. Through readings and lectures, students will be able to grasp key topics, and through case studies and discussions, they will broaden their perspectives and expand their theoretical knowledge in real-life situations. They will have the opportunity to apply it to their situations. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | None | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Personal Notebook | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
karadagh@mef.edu.tr In this course, active participation is key to learning and applying. Thus the grading of the class participation will be done based on the quality of active student participation and contribution to in-class activities. Students are expected to attend all sessions and be in class on time. When they can not attend due to a sickness (which should require a report from a full facility hospital) or an excuse accepted my MEF regulations, they should inform the instructors by mail. As the feedback and questions are very valuable for making the course a distinctive learning experience, students may visit the instructors during office hours or send e mails, for any course related issues. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will be subject to the YÖK disciplinary regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| 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 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 15 | 3 | 36 | |||
| Total Workload | 134 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||