SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
COP4431	Abdi İbrahim Special Topics in Project Management	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course focuses on the Project Management (PM) proccesses and key PM knowledge areas. The students develop the ability to manage the progressive maturity model of a project life-cycle independently from any industry.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The learner will be able to;
1. define different project management methodologies and techniques
2. justify if an idea is a commercial/ strategic opportunity and convert the idea into an official business case document
3. classify projects with multiple parameters and will be able to bring different approaches according to project categories
4. develop a commercial look on contracting processes
5. apply different risk management techniques
6. apply different communication, negotiation and conflict management techniques
7. criticise ideas and lessons learned from real project managers' experiences
8. define Agile Project Management Methodology

Course Content

This course on Project Management focuses on Project Management Methodologies, Idea Management, and Project Classification and Prioritization for finding the right PM Tools. Contracting, Risk Management, Project Communication, Schedule Optimization, and Agile/ Scrum Methodology are other topics covered.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Project Management
2)	Project Management Methodologies
3)	Idea Management
4)	Project Classification and Prioritization
5)	Finding the right PM Tool
6)	Contracting
7)	Review of PM Concepts, MidTerm
8)	Risk Management
9)	Advanced Project Communication
10)	Time Schedule Optimization
11)	Failure Stories and Lessons Learned
12)	Applied Agile/ Scrum Methodology
13)	Student Project Presentations
14)	student Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The ISPE Good Practice Guide: Project Management for Pharmaceutical Industry. J. Angelastro, D. Barlow, J. H. Butler, N. C. Davies, S. Errico, R. Gunderlock, J. Honey, L. Hura, S. Kelly, D. Koncak, K. Lamson, P. Loxley, C. McCann, K. O’Donnell, J. Phelan, R. H. Scherzer, W. Shelden, G. Spanel, M. Stefanowicz, M. Theobald, I. Thorne, 2011.
References:	A Guide To The Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMI (Project Management Institute), 2013. Birleşik Standartlar Sözlüğü. PROJE YÖNETİM MESLEGİ İLKELERi TEKNİKLERİ VE ROTASI DERNEGİ (PMİ TR), 2009.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Project	1	50	50
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			138

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.