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Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
COP4431 | Abdi İbrahim Special Topics in Project Management | Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
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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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation | |
2) | To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics. | |
3) | To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector. | |
4) | To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them. | |
5) | To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets. | |
6) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector. | |
7) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics. | |
8) | To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments. | 2 |
9) | To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas. | |
10) | To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation. | |
11) | To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management. | |
12) | To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language. | |
13) | He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system. |