The main goal of this course is to expose students to basic principles of global project management and effective teamwork and collaboration. The course aims at preparing the students to understand contemporary project management principles, techniques and applications as well as developing skills and knowledge of contemporary tools used in project management.
Prerequisite(s)
NA
Corequisite(s)
NA
Special Requisite(s)
A knowledge of Microsoft office would be useful.
Instructor(s)
Professor Heyecan GİRİTLİ
Course Assistant(s)
NA
Schedule
Will be announced via CATs at the beginning of the semester.
Office Hour(s)
Will be announced via CATs at the beginning of the semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures, discussions, questions and answers, problem solving, case study
Principle Sources
Global Proje Yönetimi lecture notes, Zeynep Sözen, ppt., 2011
Proje Yönetimi Bilgi Birikimi Kılavuzu, Kolektif, PMI TR, 2011
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
Project Management Institute, 2008 Global Project Management: Communication, Collaboration and Management Across Borders, Jean Carlo Binder, Ashgate Pub. Co .,2007
Other Sources
Proje Yönetimi, İsmet Barutçugil, Kariyer yayınları, 2008.
The Art of Project Management, Scott, Berkun, O’Reilley. 2005. First Edition Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products, Jim Highsmith,2004, Pearson education. I Project Management , David, I., Cleland, Mcgraw Hill, International Edition, 1999
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction: Project management basic concepts and principles Cost, time and quality objectives
Lecture
2. Week
The Project Life Cycle and managerial functions: Planning, organizing, directing, control
Lecture
3. Week
The entreprenuerial and pre-tender stage: Basic functions and tools
Lecture
4. Week
The planning stage: Basic functions and tools
Lecture, question-answer
5. Week
The design stage:Basic functions and tools Design management
Lecture, question-answer
6. Week
The tender stage: basic functions and tools The tender documents, the tendering procedure, Contract formation
Lecture
7. Week
Project procurement systems and pricing options
Lecture, question-answer
8. Week
Midyear exam
Lecture
9. Week
Organization theory and project management
Lecture
10. Week
Organization theory and project management
Lecture
11. Week
Motivation and leadership in organization theory and project management
Lecture, discussion
12. Week
The construction/production stage: basic functions and tools Scheduling, cost and quality control
Lecture, case study
13. Week
Post-construction /production services: basic functions and tools
Lecture
14. Week
In search of a common language:the PMBOK approach and areas of knowledge Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management
Lecture
15. Week
Project Time Management, Project Cost Management,Project Quality Management
Lecture
16. Week
Project Human Resource Management, Project Communications Management
Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Project Management.
PO-2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Project Management is related with.
PO-3
Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Project Management at a proficiency level.
PO-4
Interpret the knowledge about the field of Project Management by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5
Solve the problem faced related to the field of Project Management by using research methods.
PO-6
Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Project Management
PO-7
Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field of Project Management.
PO-8
Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Project Management.
PO-9
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Project Management with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10
Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Project Management to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-11
Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12
Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13
Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Project Management.
PO-14
Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values.
PO-15
Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16
Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of project management, including key principles and practices.
LO-2
An understanding of a project life cycle and the basics of project management
LO-3
An appreciation of the methodologies that can be used for selecting, defining, planning, organizing, directing and controlling projects.
LO-4
An understanding of team-building and collaboration.
LO-5
An awareness of the roles, responsibilities and competencies of those involved in dynamic global project-based environments
LO-6
Knowledge of the basic analytical tools and concepts that underpin effective financial and resource control decisions in business project-based environments;
LO-7
An understanding of the approaches to managing risks and quality in the project and programme management and in the wider international business contexts;
LO-8
The ability to undertake effective leadership and executive decision-making.
LO-9
The ability to communicate effectively within the student’s discipline and industry
