Project Management (AVM424) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Project Management AVM424 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Field Trip, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course introduces techniques that allow them to start, develop, complete, and implement projects more efficiently and effectively the students. Students will be able to present a systematic approach to planning, performance, and control of projects. Students will recognize the importance of leadership style and inter-team cooperation for the successful project management. Students will be able to differentiate among the plans to develop methods for converting ideas into a product or service. Students will interpret the importance and the requirements of team work for managing projects successfully.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will learn theoretical background information on project management
  • Students will be able to understand and define project management phases and processes.
  • Students will be able to define, analyze and solve problems in project management.
Course Content Phases of project management, project functions (planning, staffing, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling), project management techniques (CPM, PERT, etc.), project management tools, cost control of projects, time/resource management, risk management.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Project Management
2 Organizational Influences on Project Management
3 Project Life Cycle
4 Project Management Processes
5 Project Integration Management
6 Project Scope Management
7 Project Time Management
8 Project Cost Management
9 Proje Maliyet Yönetimi
10 Mid-Term Exam
11 Project Human Resources Management
12 Project Quality Management
13 Project Communications Management
14 Project Risk Management
15 Project Risk Management
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Shtup A.F., Project Management: Engineering, Technology and Implementation, Prentice Hall.
Other Sources 2. Lockyer K., Project Management and Project Network Techniques, Pitman Publishing, 1996
3. Bittel L.R., Ramsey J.E., Handbook for Professional Managers, Mac Graw-Hill Book Company, 1985.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 60
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 40
Percentage of Final Work 60
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Critical thinking: Analyzing situations and generating effective solutions. X
2 Problem solving: Developing practical and innovative solutions to challenges.
3 Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with teams working in different roles. X
4 Leadership skills: Managing teams and operations by taking initiative.
5 Professional ethics: Adhering to professional standards and ethical values.
6 Objective: To support students' general competencies and professional development.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125