COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MBA 8053 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6

Offered By

DISTANCE LEARNING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION NON-THESIS

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GÜZIN ÖZDAĞOĞLU

Offered to

DISTANCE LEARNING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION NON-THESIS

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the main concepts of a project and to manage a detailed project considering costs and risks.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to explain how a project can be managed through an analytical techniques
2   To be able to identify project risks todevelop risk mitigation strategies
3   To be able to describe techniques used to manage a project team
4   To be able to determine key critical success factors of projects
5   To be able to apply general project management competencies to projects
6   To be able to develop the documents related to project management
7   To be able to implement a project planning and budgeting through a particular software, e.g., Ms-Project, Primevera

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 Project Management fundamentals
3 Determining and managing requirements of projects
4 Work breakdown stucture CPM, PERT GANTT chart
5 Computer applications on a case study
6 Resource allocation, cost estimation, budgeting
7 Midterm
8 Computer applications on a case study
9 Managing the risk in projects
10 Project quality Managing multiple and complex projects
11 Leaderships and communication skills for project managers
12 Project procurement management Project termination
13 Project Presentations
14 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Harvey Maylor. Project Management, 2010, Pearson Education, ISBN: 9780273704324
Related books, book chapters and articles will be used.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, group work, presentations, class discussions.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.20 + STT* 0.40 + FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.20 + STT * 0.40 + RST* 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Exams are applied to see students knowledge about fundamentals of project management.
2. Class discussions will be performed through case studies and participation level will be evaluated during discussions.
3. Project will evaluate the performance on real life application of project management.

Assessment Criteria

1. Midterm and Final Exam
Students will be assessed on their knowledge of concepts and theories through an essaytype written exam.
2. Term Project
Groups will do an observation in a real band application of a project and prepare a written report based on the format given by the instructor. They are expected to share their observation with their class-mates through oral presentations.
3. Class Discussions and Presentation
Students will be given certain cases or questions related to the concepts covered in the class. Groups will debate on the topics and present their opinions. Students are expected to contribute to class discussions.

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.
3. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.
4. Students are expected to attend to classes on time.
5. Students are expected to prepare ahead of time for class.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

guzin.kavrukkoca@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 2 24
Case study 12 1 12
Field study 1 40 40
Preparing assignments 7 2 14
Preparing presentations 1 3 3
Preparation for final exam 1 25 25
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 10 2 20
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 162

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8
LO.1535323
LO.24
LO.325
LO.45
LO.554
LO.633
LO.733

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