COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

INSTRUCTOR ŞULE GÜNDÜZ

Offered to

Economics

Course Objective

The class gives information about the basic understanding of projects, project evaluation techniques and selection criteria, and cost-benefit analysis. It also provides the techniques on the steps of project management and planning, guiding students for any size organization to handle projects of all sizes.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. A. Shtub, J. F. Board, S. Globerson, Project Management, Prentice Hall, 1994 (SBG)
2. A.E. Boardman, D. H. Greenberg, A. R. Vinig, D. L. Weimer, Cost-Benefit analysis: Concepts and Practice, Prentice Hall, 1996 (BGVW)
3. J. P. Lewis, The Project Manager's Desk Reference: A comprehensive Guide to Project Planning, Scheduling, Evaluation, and Systems, McGraw Hill, 2000 (JPL)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Presentations
3. Problem-Solving

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will be able to perform cost benefit analysis by using necessary numerical and mathematical tools
2. The learner will evaluate different alternative projects
3. The learner will make research on real world problems or projects, prepare a project and present the cost-benefit analysis of the project.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yesim.kustepeli@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes