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Course Description Course Name : Project Management Course Code : MG28 702 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SELÇUK ÇOLAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Enhances and deepens his/her knowledge of project management to the level of expertise Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction in the area of Project management Uses the theoretical and practical information obtained about Project management In the field of project management, student can interpret and use the information obtained and use the ability of solving problems and/or application in interdisciplinary studies Becomes a leader in the situations that require solutions of the Project management-related problems. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to present the basic principles of project management applications and to provide the students with a managerial point of view. Course Contents : In this course, starting from the idea creating stage, all the managerial and technical issues related to forming criteria of project selection, determining project manager and organization, planning, conducting, controlling and finishing stages of projects will be covered. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom will be announced at the beginning of the term   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Basic concepts in project management Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 2 Project evaluation and selection Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 3 Project evaluation and selection Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 4 Project manager and organization Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 5 Project planning Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 6 Project planning Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 7 Budget and cost management in projects Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 8 Midterm exam Studying for the exam Written exam 9 Project scheduling (CPM/PERT) Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 10 Project scheduling (CPM/PERT) Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 11 Resource allocation in projects Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 12 Resource allocation in projects Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 13 Resource constrained project scheduling Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 14 Resource constrained project scheduling Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 15 Critical chain Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 16/17 Final exam Studying for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture slides and notes   A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Institute  Project Management, A Managerial Approach, J. Meredith and S.J. Mantel, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  Project Management: The managerial approach, C. Gray and E. Larson, McGraw-Hill Irwin.  Microsoft Project Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Lists and describes the terms of production management and numerical methods and explains the relationship between them 4 2 Lists,describes the basic theoretical models and numerical and statistical methods of business administration, and explains the aim of the models; indicates the strenghts and weaknesses of each model and/or method 4 3 By doing research student explains how to create the basic theoretical models of business administration and to practise numerical and statistical methods. 5 4 Determines proper methods for solving the encountered business problems 3 5 Applies the business administration methods by following the basic steps 5 6 Achieves the best result by using the basic numerical and statistical analysis programs 4 7 Takes responsibility as an individual and/or as a part of a team, becomes leader and works effectively 4 8 Follows the latest developments in his/her field and continuously renews him/herself in recognition of the need for lifelong learning. 5 9 Following research ethics, in a new field, student uses various resources, processes the information obtained and presents it effectively. 4 10 Questions conventional approaches, implications, and methods, and s/he develops and applies new methods of studying when needed. 5 11 Forms a basis for the decision-making process by doing research on the science of business administration. 4 12 By considering the size, resources, culture, goals and aims of the business, student determines the most appropriate business management approaches, practices and methods. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 25 25     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 125 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5 ECTS Credit: 5